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Who Really Matters: The Core Group Theory of Power, Privilege, and Success

Art Kleiner

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Summary

Art Kleiner argues that an organization’s choices often follow the perceived priorities of an influential core group. The book examines how those priorities affect projects, promotions and spending. It asks readers to compare a company’s stated mission with the actions and expectations that actually guide work.

  • SourceWho Really Matters: The Core Group Theory of Power, Privilege, and Success — primary content source · Book Description; projects, promotions, spending and perceived Core Group priorities
  • SourceWho Really Matters: The Core Group Theory of Power, Privilege, and Success — primary content source · Author’s licensed book adaptation; Core Group Envy and project/supplier example

Why read it Our view

Use it to examine why a team follows unwritten priorities when the stated company goal says something else. The book addresses who receives resources, authority and promotion.