Office politics could cause you to shake your head in resignation – it stops you getting things done, new ideas implemented, customers signed….or does it?
Office politics can be counter-productive, but only if you don’t know the rules. Taking the time to understand the workings of the office learning to navigate the politics can make you extremely effective.
Get a reputation for being effective by understanding your office. Learn who makes the sales, who signs the cheques, who makes the hiring decisions, who can get you time in the CEO’s diary and so on.
There is an underbelly of office politics - the gossip, backstabbing, non-transparent decision making and so on. I am not suggesting you get off the bench to play this part of the game but rather learn the rules at your office and which playbook everyone is reading from.
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