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The Politics of Survival in Institutions: When Power Games Replace Purpose

Leave a Comment / Opinion, Strategic Human Resource Management, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Management / Mary Mugo

We have already discussed sycophancy—how leaders increase their status by appeasing those in positions of authority and silence—how employees learn to keep their heads down to survive. What occurs when these two forces come together is the politics of survival, which is even more destructive. People spend more time at many institutions learning how to […]

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The Culture of Silence in Institutions: When Speaking Up Becomes Dangerous

2 Comments / Higher Education, Kenya, Opinion, Strategic Leadership, The Workplace / Mary Mugo

In our previous article, we discussed how institutions appear to favor sycophancy when leaders advance by appeasing those in positions of authority rather than standing with their peers. But sycophancy is only part of the story. The other half is silent. Let’s continue the discussion. If sycophancy is one aspect of our institutions, then silence

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Dr. Mary Mugo is an innovative academic scholar per excellence who has published many scholarly journal articles and books. She has impressive achievements which have been enriched by her diverse experiences in academia, consultancies, private & public institutions and communities. Her extensive experience encompasses Strategic Management, Leadership, Marketing and Human Resource Management.

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