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HBR guide to office politics

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Harvard Business Review GuidesPublication details: HBR Press 2015 BostonDescription: xv, 175 pISBN:
  • 9781625275325
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 650.13 D4H2
Summary: Don't let destructive drama sideline your career. Every organization has its share of political drama: Personalities clash. Agendas compete. Turf wars erupt. But you need to work productively with your colleagues--even difficult ones--for the good of your organization and your career. How can you do that without compromising your personal values? By acknowledging that power dynamics and unwritten rules exist--and navigating them constructively. The "HBR Guide to Office Politics" will help you succeed at work without being a power grabber or a corporate climber. Instead you'll cultivate a political strategy that's authentic to you. You'll learn how to: Gain influence without losing your integrity; Contend with backstabbers and bullies; Work through tough conversations; Manage tensions when resources are scarce; Get your share of choice assignments; Accept that not all conflict is bad. Arm yourself with the advice you need to succeed on the job, from a source you trust. Packed with how-to essentials from leading experts, the HBR Guides provide smart answers to your most pressing work challenges. https://hbr.org/product/hbr-guide-to-office-politics/13989-PBK-ENG
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Books Vikram Sarabhai Library Rack 34-B / Slot 1805 (2nd Floor, East Wing) Non-fiction General Stacks 650.13 D4H2 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 194206

Table of Contents:

Part I. Political challenges with your boss
Part II. Political challenges with your colleagues
Part III. Political challenges in your organization
Part IV. Build your skills

Don't let destructive drama sideline your career. Every organization has its share of political drama: Personalities clash. Agendas compete. Turf wars erupt. But you need to work productively with your colleagues--even difficult ones--for the good of your organization and your career. How can you do that without compromising your personal values? By acknowledging that power dynamics and unwritten rules exist--and navigating them constructively. The "HBR Guide to Office Politics" will help you succeed at work without being a power grabber or a corporate climber. Instead you'll cultivate a political strategy that's authentic to you. You'll learn how to: Gain influence without losing your integrity; Contend with backstabbers and bullies; Work through tough conversations; Manage tensions when resources are scarce; Get your share of choice assignments; Accept that not all conflict is bad. Arm yourself with the advice you need to succeed on the job, from a source you trust. Packed with how-to essentials from leading experts, the HBR Guides provide smart answers to your most pressing work challenges.

https://hbr.org/product/hbr-guide-to-office-politics/13989-PBK-ENG

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