| Political Science Organizational politics is a science that can be defined in terms of a set of principles and rules. Once IT professionals have learned and mastered these principles, they can apply them in their day-to-day work to achieve political success. Artistic License Organizational politics is an art in which there are no right or wrong answers, no rules or procedures to follow. Each situation will be different, and what proves successful in one situation may prove disastrous in the next. | "Organizational politics is an art rather than a science, an art in which many IT professionals are ill-equipped to succeed." - Robina Chatham, Guest Editor
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IT professionals are not typically prepared, by tradition or training, to deal with the ambiguities of organizational politics. Yet there are times -- many times -- when "being right" is not enough. For IT professionals to achieve their goals, they will have to learn to engage stakeholders and influence executive decision makers. In this issue, Guest Editor Robina Chatham will lead a lively debate on the politics of IT management. You'll discover the six characteristics of a successful politician, find out how framing the political environment can impact decision making, and learn how to recognize common political "games" -- and put a stop to them. Join us for an intriguing look at "the art of the possible."
