Define and Describe: The political frame is used to identify issues and find resolutions, but that's not all. The text explains that" The chapter is organized around basic skills of effective organizational politician: setting agendas, mapping the political terrain, networking, building coalitions, and negotiating" (Bolman, pg. 184). This frame helps to make a path toward the goal that the structural frame identifies. It works on its own or with other frames, either way it answers the how to get to the desired end result.
Importance of Understanding: Without an agenda, without a plan, you have no means or direction to help lead your team. While politics often seem to have a negative connotation it actually really play a significant role in project planning. This is something I had not realized and is all the more reason to learn about it's significance. It is a great way to help assist when making tough decisions, facing tight budgets, and securing resources. These are all key elements of any project. We apply this frame to better the project process.