- Hardcover: 192 pages
- Publisher: Cyan Communications (January 1, 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1904879853
- ISBN-13: 978-1904879855
- Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.7 x 0.9 inches
A good insight, shared by Dr Yeung which I think is most important, is that office politics need not be unethical. A general impression of office politics is one of backstabbing or sacrificing others for one's benefit. To be well-versed in office politicking can be used to understand relationships better and leveraging on them for the benefit of others.
This short and sweet book is split into 3 sections:
1. Assessing the political landscape
- understanding the realities of work
- use the grapevine as a source of information
- observe, listen, ask questions
- be a confidant, keep secrets
- perception is more important than reality
- figure out who are the key people and what issues that matter
- focus on a few key people
- network
- know the rules of the game that the senior management play
- take your time
2. Building significant relationships
- identify goals and plan
- build teams
- know which button to push for each individual, be flexible
- play to others' needs
- accumulate favours
- deepen relationships
- know who has access to the big shots
- have a good mentor
- build credible reputation and develop a profile
- champion company ideals
- Leverage on situations, networks
- Use non-verbal leakage to convey messages
- be humble
- seek criticism not praise
- help your boss (manage him)
3. Confronting adversaries
- know how you are vulnerable
- concentrate on those who matter
- know the other's intentions
- collect evidence
- get second opinion
- steer away from official channels first
- pull adversaries to your side
- continual reinforcement
- prepare an exit strategy
To really appreciate the essence, I would encourage reading the book in its entirety and reflect on the concepts.
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