Whether you like it or not office politics exist in virtually every form of business today. You can fight it and most likely hinder any career advancement or you can play it with the best of them. Here are some tips to help you succeed.
1. Identify the power holders - These are the people that other people look up to – find them and know why people look up to them.
2. Tailor your work style - How is success measured in your company, and what types of approaches and behaviors are most rewarded? The better your working style fits the organization, the more influential you will be.
3. Be an expert – Develop an indispensable set of knowledge and skills—things that are not available elsewhere—and you gain expert power.
4. Recognize others – Be generous with recognition and rewards, as well as opportunities for involvement.
5. Use your influence wisely – You do have influence—and, yes, power—even if you don’t realize it. Whether that influence is formal or informal, use your power to give to—not take away from—the people around you.
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