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Step 1
Learn and understand how the office political game is played. It requires a minimum of two players.
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Step 2
Learn the rules as you play the game. You cannot afford to ignore office politics; whether you choose to play the political game or abstain is up to you.
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Step 3
Don’t get trapped in someone else’s agenda. Use ethical influence to impact others without being sucked into the game.
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Step 4
Avoid making enemies as you play. Strengthen professional relationships with others in your company and industry.
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Step 5
Increase your awareness of how the company works-who has informal power and clout, and the unwritten as well as written rules of engagement.
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Step 6
Watch out for office “pets” (co-workers who are given preferential treatment).
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Step 7
Don’t take it personally. Win with honor as you realize your dreams and aspirations, and progress in your career.
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Step 8
Bosses & OrchardsAvoid permanent damage to your career caused by annoying, irritating or exasperating co-workers, bosses and other stakeholders.








Comments
LNAngel said
on 6/16/2008 Great advice, indeed!
LNAngel said
on 6/16/2008 Great advice, indeed!
Desula said
on 6/14/2008 True advice and well written.
pianistic said
on 6/13/2008 Great!
pianistic said
on 6/13/2008 Great!