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Understanding organizational politics
From the course: Management Tips
Understanding organizational politics
Let's get one thing straight. Politics is not a dirty word. Politics is a game that can be played dirty just like any other game but it's not inherently bad. In fact, the reality is just the opposite. Organizational politics is normal, logical and useful. If you try to stay out of politics at work, your career will suffer. If you want to be an effective professional, especially if you aspire to be an effective leader, the goal is not to avoid politics at the office. The goal is to understand how to engage the political process ethically and effectively. Let me state one very needed caveat. The reason politics at work is sometimes stigmatized is because a minority of employees indulge in corruption, manipulation and other seedy behaviors. They deserve their stigma. You're not going to be like them. Instead you'll engage organizational politics positively by learning to master three core tactics. First, for any major issue at work that you're involved with, learn to get the pulse. What…
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Networking within your organization2m 43s
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Understanding organizational politics2m 29s
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Earning your next promotion2m 33s
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Planning for your next raise2m 8s
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Developing work and life balance2m 42s
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Leading as an introvert3m 13s
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So you want to be a leader?2m 39s
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Using phone etiquette2m 23s
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The successful contrarian2m 14s
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How to quit your job successfully3m 3s
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Developing a personal board of directors3m 2s
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Providing purpose2m 48s
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Why liking is overrated2m 53s
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The challenge of middle management2m 51s
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From a technical role to a management role3m 8s
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The leadership oath2m 48s
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How to produce value for your network2m 57s
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The three kinds of resumes3m 7s
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All behaviors have consequences3m 14s
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