IF YOU CAN’T BEAT THEM, JOIN THEM!

Politics in the office is commonplace. Shying away from it is not a solution to the problem. Neither is giving in to it by becoming a pawn on some CEO’s chessboard. This month Tempo gives you a strategy to ace the game. So, roll up your sleeves, it’s about to get messy!

OBSERVE

Ask key questions like: What are the core values and how are they enacted? Are short-or-long-term results most valued? How are decisions made? How much risk is tolerated? The answer to these questions should give you a good sense of your organization.

RECONNAISSANCE

Pay attention to how the power players communicate. Study their style, network of relationships and what types of proposals they say “yes” to most often. Emulate those traits by drawing on the stregnths you have. We don’t mean you should stalk them. That will get you fired!

BE PROACTIVE

Update your skills to be relevant to company intiatives. For example, don’t leg behind in technology, quality or customer service approaches that are crucial to you and your company’s success. Develop a personal track record as someone who gets resutls.

This were some of the hints you can do if politics in the office arises. Its for you to adopt or not! Anyway, got to go for now ’cause I still have to check this cheaper car insurance I’ve found earlier since my Boss was asking me a couple of days back as he needs to secure for his personal car. Ciao!