Thread: Office politics

m so tired of it . pour in your experiences . it just might help me feel better about my office.

office politics is something which affects everyone and you are not the only one suffering from this problem. As i know there are lot many back biters at my work place too and they always try to play some stunts. Not sure how to deal with such people but still i can fight with these jerks

Office politics is good in a way if it has positive results.
If they use it for achieving the objectives/goals of the organisation,then there's no wrong in it.But I have hardly seen people using this (office politics) in a a right way.Every1 uses it for their purpose.

Its simple... I've been following a rule since day one of my Professional Life...

"Survival of Fittest"

In any politiccs (Home, Office or National) there's one key Mantra - You need a Backup / support !!

If someone (Boss, Superboss etc) is in your confidence..u r thru. Else you struggle for your lifetime.
But yes there's a negative to this too.... You r gone once your backup is gone. For this reason only every new boss comes along with his own team..... Be in the team and you succeed..

check this : Laws of power

what if someone follows dirty harry or rambo.......... then????

He needs to hav the same mentality as these two had !!!

i hate playing games i hate sucking up to people!

Originally Posted by Evander Leopold

what if someone follows dirty harry or rambo.......... then????

Originally Posted by icrave4knowledge

i hate playing games i hate sucking up to people!

exactly, there is no point in playing puppets........
I have never experienced office life so far. But I have seen similar politics happen in college life. I firmly believe that if u can carry urself well and maintain dignity, stature ; u will end up being liked by most. Of course one meets people who r bad for morale (may be ur boss or union leader in college),
if I start to kiss bot***s to get along with them, I will be doing that for the rest of my life.
Be aggressive and never take crap from nobody, it has been my motto.
So far, I m doing great.

Originally Posted by icrave4knowledge

i hate playing games i hate sucking up to people!

Who said you need to do that ???
You must be having one quality which makes your presence felt..... In any case... when you are in front of your boss / senior ...you always go like .. yes sir / yes boss / haan ji...

You've got to have your own command !!!

Politics in the workplace can get vicious – and we're not talking about the governmental kind. Rather, office politics, or how power and influence are managed in your company, will be a part of your career whether you choose to participate in them or not.


Some workers say they don't want to get caught up in politics at work, but most experts argue that playing the game is crucial to your career success. By not getting involved, you may find your talents ignored and your success limited, and you may feel left out of the loop, says Louellen Essex, co-author of "Manager's Desktop Consultant: Just-in-Time Solutions to the Top People Problems That Keep You Up at Night."


"Politics get nasty when an employee is out for his or her personal gain alone," Essex says. "Think of playing office politics as a game of strategy through which you are able to get the resources and influence you need to accomplish your goals. Most often those who are diplomatic, respectful and build coalitions with effective people win."


Here are Essex's nine tips to help you win at office politics and still gain others' respect.


1. Observe how things get done in your organization.
Ask some key questions: What are the core values and how are they enacted? Are short- or long-term results most valued? How are decisions made? How much risk is tolerated? The answers to these questions should give you a good sense of the culture of your organization.


2. Profile powerful individuals.
Pay attention to their communication style, network of relationships and what types of proposals they say "yes" to most often. Emulate those traits by drawing on the strengths you have.


3. Determine strategic initiatives in the company.
Update your skills to be relevant to company initiatives. For example, don't lag behind in technology, quality or customer service approaches that are crucial to you and your company's success.


4. Develop a personal track record as someone who gets results.
Style without substance will not gain others' respect, especially in today's organizations that focus on outcome.


5. Don't be afraid to toot your own horn.
If no one knows of your good work, you may lose at the game of office politics – when you really deserve to win. Let others know what you've accomplished whenever you get the opportunity. If you don't know the fine art of diplomatic bragging, you might get lost in the shuffle of your co-workers.


6. Treat everyone with respect.
Don't show preferential treatment or treat co-workers badly. You never know to whom someone might be connected, and rude behavior may come back to bite you.


7. Don't align too strongly with one group.
While an alliance may be powerful for the moment, new leadership will often oust existing coalitions and surround themselves with a new team. Bridging across factions may be a more effective strategy for long-term success if you intend to stay in your current organization for some time.


8. Learn to communicate persuasively.
Develop an assertive style, backed with solid facts and examples, to focus others' attention on your ideas and proposals. Good politicians can adjust their messages for their audience and are always well-prepared.


9. Be true to yourself.
After analyzing the political landscape in your company, if you decide the game is one you can't play, prepare to move on. It's not typical, but some organizations actually condone – even promote – dishonest, ruthless or unethical behavior. The game of office politics in this situation is not one worth winning.

i have al that and i do all that but i still hate it