Politics in the Workplace

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Politics in the Workplace
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Politics in the WorkplaceA Fact of Life

• Organizational (office) politics is often the
  deciding factor in who gets the prize.
• Offensive politics
• Defensive Politics
• Office politics can help you or hurt you,
  according to how you play. You can lose by
  default.

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Politics in the WorkplaceA Fact of Life

• Your performance and results will not ensure you
  of career success.
• Ask for what you want strike first.
• Most people tend to believe what they hear first.
  
• Dont assume your boss and others know about your
  good work.

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Politics in the WorkplaceA Fact of Life

• The end run.
• Friends and relatives of the boss no political
  action will work.
• Secretary is a valuable ally.
• Use persuasive communication.
• Information is power when, used at the right
  time.
• Study organizational culture for a window of
  opportunity.

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Key Componentsof Success

• Change Management
• Culture Building
• Strategic Thinking and Planning
• Goals
• Objectives
• Strategies