Skill: Political savvy
 
Definition
Understanding of tacit and explicit motivations, histories, goals, etc. surrounding situations or people and framing words and actions appropriately.
References

  • Martin ER, Brown H, Epstein BA, Lipscomb CE, Riley RA, Sipman JP. The leadership reconsidered symposium: report JMLA 91(2): 251-257.

    Hernon P, Powell RR, Young AP. University library directors in the ARL: the next generation, part one. College and Research Libraries 2001 62(2): 116-145.