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The Little Book of Big Management Theories
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The Little Book of Big Management Theories

by Dr. Jim McGrath, Dr. Bob Bates
October 2013
Intermediate to advanced
272 pages
5h 45m
English
Pearson
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THEORY 55

EGAN’S SHADOW-SIDE THEORY

Use this to develop strategies for dealing with the different stakeholders who may support or hinder your change plans.

Gerard Egan argues that different approaches need to be taken to manage different stakeholders within an organisation. He categorises the stakeholders as follows:

Characters to look out for in Egan’s shadowside theory

Allies: Those who, if encouraged sufficiently, will support you.

Fellow travellers: Those who support the agenda for change but not necessarily you.

Fence sitters: Those whose allegiances are unclear, even to themselves.

Loose cannons: Those who you have no idea of which way they’ll jump.

Opponents: Those who oppose ...

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ISBN: 9780273785262