No Time For Politics…
A senior human resource manager running down the hallway huffed, "I don’t have time for politics. If this is the way things work - I'm outta here." Frustrated and upset, this manager had…
Office Politics 101 : Building Mutually Beneficial Coalitions
Many people consider politics—especially office politics—a scourge, a blight, something to avoid as much as possible. But return to the original Greek meaning of the term “politics” and what you…
What’s In A Name / Brand?
Whats your story - managing brand and perceptions wisely!
Build a personal board of directors
Do any of us stop and think about our connections both inside and outside of work? Think about your network and how you can add to it. Try building a personal board of directors.
Trying out a new skill – power
Like politics, power is a dirty word. Most managers shy away from power yet ignoring power doesn’t work. Is there a painless way to learn about power?
The Value of Social Capital
Mapping power networks and understanding the multiple layers of power is critical, but many feel uncomfortable with this approach. If managing power sounds distasteful, change the name to building social capital; a professional and personal power network.
Outmaneuvering a skilled politician
A classic story on corporate politics. Politics: a dirty word to many. For others, it's knowing how to work the power within organizations to their advantage. Corporate politics with a positive ending - using a counterintuitive approach with a controlling boss. One woman's story on how you CAN move ahead and come out the other side - with a bigger role, values and sanity intact.