Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- A job
- A boss
- Courage
- Discretion
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Step 1
Do not participate in office politics. You may have to recognize they exist, and perhaps even take part in them involuntarily, but do not encourage or exacerbate them.
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Step 2
Do not gossip. If you hear someone else gossiping, politely remove yourself from the situation. Gossip ALWAYS spreads, often back to the source.
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Step 3
If you have a valid complaint, express it through the proper channels: your direct supervisor or human resources representative.
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Step 4
Do your work to the best of your ability, and make sure there is proof of it. Create a paper (or email) trail. Copy your boss and anyone else necessary on emails. Remember, if you mention someone or refer to something that pertains to them, copy them on the email.
Comments
bLAH45 said
on 8/28/2008 I think that Web Wanderer is the one who has an attitude problem to justify such rotten, immature behavior as office politics. Why is it "necessary" to assume the playground tactics of a bully when one is a supposed adult. Be glad that you aren't working for me because I would nip you and your nonsense in the bud pronto by showing you the door.
WebWanderer said
on 12/13/2007 ...and always be nice to everyone, go to church every Sunday, and eat your vegetables. . .
This article is vague and unrealistic. Office politics exist and there's no way around them. The best solution is to play them as carefully as possible and choose sides wisely. Be diplomatic about it, not cruel.
If somebody's got an attitude problem for example, I have no problem with getting other people on my side and freezing them out. Sure, I'll try going to the source first, but if that doesn't work, they're fair game.
So there!
SMolina77 said
on 12/13/2007 Great article. Office Politics suck. And unfortunately, there is no escape.
Mayasdad said
on 12/12/2007 office politics are lame.