
HBR Guide to Office Politics
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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.
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Content
- Intro
- Copyright
- What You'll Learn
- Contents
- Introduction
- Section 1: Political Challenges with Your Boss
- Ch 1: The Boss Who Holds You Back
- Ch 2: The Boss Who Pits You Against Your Colleagues
- Ch 3: The Control-Freak Boss
- Ch 4: The Boss's Pet
- Ch 5: The Disaffected Boss
- Section 2: Political Challenges with Your Colleagues
- Ch 6: The Hypercompetitive Peer
- Ch 7: The Bully
- Ch 8: The Clique
- Ch 9: THe Credit Stealer
- Ch 10: Managing a Disgruntled Former Peer
- Section 3: Political Challenges in Your Organization
- Ch 11: Surviving the Office Outing
- Ch 12: Lasting Through Layoffs
- Section 4: Build Your Skills
- Ch 13: Managing Conflict Constructively
- Ch 14: Conducting Difficult Conversations
- Ch 15: Working with People You Just Can't Stand
- Ch 16: Forging Alliances
- Index
- About the Author
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