Pretty good book for understanding how to work well with people. Not the best I've read though.

The book is about making a change in organization, giving a triangular 3-point GTD structure with the core is oneself as a map to identify need and find proper solution to problem(s), thus, reshape the organization (partly) to its better form.
(I only skimmed through the book)
Having looking for a book of delegating tasks and empowering workers, I came across this book, believing it would give solution to this purpose as the title may speak for itself, yet it did not.
The title is rather misleading

This book provides many ideas to introduce and manage improvements in organisations. Great reading for anybody working as a coach or change manager!

how to gruntle your inner civil servant in sixteen easy chapters

I first came across “Getting Things Done When You Are Not In Charge” when my wife started in a new, corporate, “no power” position. Her new boss said “Here, this book might be helpful”. And helpful it certainly has been for it provides so many strategies and suggestions for getting things done through others in a practical manner that can be easily implemented.

Apart from all the good advice and tips Bellman provides, his key message is that when you are in a zero power job, your main purpose in life should be “helping others succeed”. “Getting Things Done When You Are Not In Charge” sets out a strategy for becoming a leader when you are not in a position of authority – probably one of the most challenging roles any manager can take on. Many chapters have a step by step approach for implementing this leadership strategy, so along with the various scenarios, these steps make it easy for any manager to understand and apply.

Although it’s aimed at the manager who does not have line authority, this book is recommended for all managers who want to increase their personal power.