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"Black Belt Moves to Management: Strategies for Creativity, Power, and Control"
Personal Administrator Recommended w/reservation "Based upon the third law of dynamics, 'for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction,' conflict is really a push-push phenomenon." (p.80) With the new global market as well as downsizing, conflicts are emerging everywhere. Management must now come up with new strategies for power and control. Beth Galos and Phil Westover think they've found the way to do this: black belt management. Conflict in management as in martial arts can be approached in several ways. However, the practice and qualities of a martial arts expert and that of a good manager comply: confidence, control, calm under pressure, powerful, sees the big picture, efficient, balanced, and disciplined. In essence, Beth Galos and Phil Westover teach their managers martial arts philosophy. To become these highly focused, self-disciplined, team-oriented individuals (as martial artists), there are three developmental stages which black belt managers must endure. First, they must control their own actions and reactions. In essence, they must first practice self-mastery. Second, they must learn to understand others. A martial arts expert must first understand their opponent in order to defeat or assess. Finally, they must understand the interaction between the two. Important strategies that have been adopted by martial arts experts involve augmenting power, creativity, and control. Make sure not to clone others. What works for one situation, in one culture for a manager, does not necessarily work in another, as one strategy against an opponent in martial arts may not work against another. Also, use the gravitational law and get closer to your employees or opponent. Getting closer helps motivate and/or assess. Several keys to personnel power were discussed. Martial artists believe you must first develop yourself. Then, think honestly (and assess honestly), know your goal, maintain broad perspectives, practice courage, turn conflict into creative, positive forces, and plan for a positive change. Annotated by: Kimberly Collins (December 1995) Martial Arts: Topics: psychology | other topic: conflict management |
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