As you read the chapters below, consider the following questions:

• What are the assumptions of the political frame?
• Why and why is it useful?

Bolman, L. G., & Deal, T. E. (2017). Chapter 9: Power, conflict, and coalition. Reframing organizations: Artistry, choice, and leadership (6 ed.). (pp. 181 – 200).
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Bolman, L. G., & Deal, T. E. (2017). Chapter 10: The manager as politician. Reframing organizations: Artistry, choice, and leadership (6 ed.). (pp. 201 – 216).
Wiley.

1. Introduction
2. Discuss the assumptions of the political perspective.
3. Reflect on the four skills of the manager as a politician.
   1. Provide a brief summary of the four skills.
   2. Select one of the four skills that you believe to be the most important as a leader; explain why you selected this skill.
4. Apply the selected political skill to leading a major change in an educational setting.
   1. Provide a brief outline of the proposed change.
   2. Discuss how the selected political skill will assist you in leading the proposed change.
      1. How might it help you avoid conflict?
      2. How might it help you to build coalitions?
5. Conclusion