Office
Politics are those unspoken guidelines and business environment cues
used by those in power to maneuver and focus all efforts on their
individual goals in the work place. The ability to understand, wade
through and survive the politics is a subtle skill that requires
understanding of the office covert and overt power structure. It is also
includes a delicate dance around certain areas or people who can create
trigger mechanisms if it is perceived that the wrong thing is being
done.
Moreover,
office politics can create a chasm between employees and management if
not handled properly. The Organizational Freelancer understands that
these subtle cues and guidelines may occur and encroach on their efforts
when stepping into someone else's "territory" in the office. Therefore,
it may help to leverage the tips below to manage the myriad of office
politics before they take control of your project timeline.
Quick Tips for Wading through Office Politics:
- Get to know the people who run the covert and overt power dynamics
- Identify sensitive areas that may be perceived as a "territorial" risk
- Do not gossip (don't share it and listen to it)
- Keep above the fray
- Don't get sucked into power plays
- Avoid prejudging people
- Omit your bias
- Be ready to adapt to rapid change
- Identify the problems and create solutions
- Avoid talking about problems without identifying a problem-solving path that is both tangible and ready to implement
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