Six ways to win at office politics |
| Published: May 5, 2008, 8:24 am |
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Six ways to win at office politicsSome people prefer not to get involved in politics at work, but most career experts argue that playing the game is crucial to your career success.By avoiding it, you may find your talents ignored and your success limited, and you may feel left out of the loop, says Louellen Essex, co-author of “Manager’s Desktop Consultant: Just-in-Time Solutions to the Top People Problems That Keep You Up at Night.” Here’s her advice:Observe how things get done in your organization: Ask some key questions: What are the core values and how are they enacted? Are short- or long-term results more valued? How are decisions made? How much risk is tolerated? The answers to these questions should give you a good sense of the culture of your organization.Don’t be afraid to toot your own horn: If no one knows of your good work, you may lose at the game of office politics when you really deserve to win. Let others know what you’ve [ Full article ] |
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