At the apex of the consultative approach is being politically savvy. These are people who understand their organizations, can identify who the key players are and know what is needed to successfully navigate the company. There are several common characteristics of people who are politically savvy within an organization. * They manage to consistently get things done despite obstacles that arise and organizational barriers * They recognize the impacts of decisions and trends on their work and other areas within the organization * They are able to accurately predict what organizations and individuals will do in certain situations * They seem to always select the right approach for situations

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