Politics - Webster defines it as,
"the total complex of relations between people living in society and relations or conduct in a particular area of experience especially as seen or dealt with from a political point of view" for example "Office Politics"
This would possibly be the #1 questions amongst middle management professionals. I recently read in a post in one of the forums that I am part of, where the writer with 25 years of corporate experience narrated her experiences and conclusion that people succeed when they know how to play this game. Or do they?
You could look around you and will find the reality. It is true that it works for some people, and for some it just does not matter. However, here is a post from bNet on "How To Win Office Politics"
A few 'Tips" on what you need to succeed in this game are here, courtesy bNet,
Thirty bucks - every few weeks for the occasional lunch with a colleague to build and maintain relationships.
An hour a week, give or take, for coffee breaks, lunches, and impromptu chats in the hallway — time for you to offer help, ask for it, or socialize with people whose relationships you value.
Game Plan: Know what you want to accomplish now and down the road, so you can tie the work you do — and the alliances you forge — to those goals.
Allies: Find the people who will listen to your ideas and support your ambitions. Remember: those with the power to help you may be peers or support staff.
Chits: Before you can ask your allies for favors, you first need to give them genuine support. What skills, insights, or information can you offer that will have real value to them?
Thick Skin: People may try to block your goals to advance their own. Don't take it personally. They're probably not out to get you — they're just out to save themselves.
No more hushed whispers on who play the game...if you can't win them join them!
Lets play the game to win!
"the total complex of relations between people living in society and relations or conduct in a particular area of experience especially as seen or dealt with from a political point of view" for example "Office Politics"
This would possibly be the #1 questions amongst middle management professionals. I recently read in a post in one of the forums that I am part of, where the writer with 25 years of corporate experience narrated her experiences and conclusion that people succeed when they know how to play this game. Or do they?
You could look around you and will find the reality. It is true that it works for some people, and for some it just does not matter. However, here is a post from bNet on "How To Win Office Politics"
A few 'Tips" on what you need to succeed in this game are here, courtesy bNet,
Thirty bucks - every few weeks for the occasional lunch with a colleague to build and maintain relationships.
An hour a week, give or take, for coffee breaks, lunches, and impromptu chats in the hallway — time for you to offer help, ask for it, or socialize with people whose relationships you value.
Game Plan: Know what you want to accomplish now and down the road, so you can tie the work you do — and the alliances you forge — to those goals.
Allies: Find the people who will listen to your ideas and support your ambitions. Remember: those with the power to help you may be peers or support staff.
Chits: Before you can ask your allies for favors, you first need to give them genuine support. What skills, insights, or information can you offer that will have real value to them?
Thick Skin: People may try to block your goals to advance their own. Don't take it personally. They're probably not out to get you — they're just out to save themselves.
No more hushed whispers on who play the game...if you can't win them join them!
Lets play the game to win!
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