A survival manual for dealing with the complexities of the corporate world offers practical advice and strategies on how to cope with the office political climate in order to achieve success, explaining how to turn adversaries into allies, develop an influence strategy, cope with quirky bosses and annoying coworkers, and achieve one's personal and professional goals. Original. 20,000 first printing.
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Get Ahead, Gain Influence, Get What You WantOffice politics are an unavoidable fact of life in every workplace. To accomplish your personal and business goals, you must learn to successfully play the political game in your organization. Whether you are a new player or a seasoned veteran, Secrets to Winning at Office Politics can help you increase your personal power without compromising your integrity or taking advantage of others. This smart, practical guide shows you how to stop wasting energy on things you can't change and start taking steps to get what you want. Written by an organizational psychologist and corporate consultant, Marie G. McIntyre's Secrets to Winning at Office Politics uses real-life examples of political winners and losers to illustrate the behaviors that contribute to success or failure at work. You will be shown techniques for managing your boss more effectively, improving your influence skills, changing the way you are perceived, and dealing with difficult people. Using these proven strategies for political success, you will then be able to create a Political Game Plan that outlines the steps necessary to accomplish your own individual goals.
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