HBR guide to office politics
By: Karen Dillon
Series: Harvard Business review guides; Harvard business review guides
Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 175
ISBN-13: 9781625275325
Subjects: Office politics
Other titles: Guide to office politics; Office politics; Harvard Business Review guide  to politics
Description: "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."--Publisher's website.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Political challenges with your boss; title: Political challenges with your colleagues; title: Political challenges in your organization; title: Build your skills.