Territorial Games: Understanding and Ending Turf Wars at Work

<p><strong>This book analyzes 10 insidious and instinctual acts of gamesmanship, and supplies positive strategies for combating territorial behavior.</strong></p><p>Power, position, property. That's been the name of the game throughout human history. And the urge to gain new territory -- or keep what's already been acquired -- certainly shows up in our daily work lives. The workplace, in fact, is ablaze with battles over information, relationships, and authority -- and everyone is fighting for psychological survival.</p><p>Written from the perspective of a behavioral scientist and drawn from in-depth interviews with corporate managers, <em>Territorial Games</em> explains how to: </p><ul><li>understand the roots of territoriality</li><li>recognize the signs and symptoms of territorial games</li><li>focus on organizational goals rather than individual turf wars</li><li>promote teamwork throughout an organization</li><li>apply counterstrategies to change destructive behavior</li></ul><p>Camouflage, occupation, shunning, and intimidation....these turf wars are some of the most unproductive and morale-squashing activities that employees engage in. Learn how to understand and end turf wars at work with help from this insightful guide.</p>