HBR Guide to Office Politics (HBR Guide Series) - Karen Dillon

\n \nDon't let destructive drama sideline your career.\n \nEvery 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.\n \nThe 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: \n \n- Gain influence without losing your integrity \n- Contend with backstabbers and bullies \n- Work through tough conversations \n- Manage tensions when resources are scarce \n- Get your share of choice assignments \n- Accept that not all conflict is bad \n\n \nArm 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.\n