Make Office Politics Work For YOU!

Janine Schindler

Elections, campaigning, politics ? it's everywhere this year! Most important for you and your career is to know that politics is in the personality of every organization. Master the basics without sacrificing your integrity and the rewards can be high. Here are 5 tips to help make office politics work for you:

1. Look, listen and learn. Every company has its own culture, so spend time observing characteristics. What does success look like here? Which types rise to the top? Are they assertive and creative, or cautious and straight down the line? Emphasize your skills and traits in line with the winners.
2. Don't underestimate the power of personality. Your skills are expendable. You are not. Make people appreciate you for your good attitude and cultural fit. Hard work isn't enough.
3. Make the right contacts. Those who influence decisions and allocate resources are not necessarily the ones at the top. Find out who's got fingers in which important pies. Recognition for good work comes naturally when the right people know you.
4. Become a dynamic delegator. Great office politicians are great people managers. By empathizing with colleagues' true motivations, you can negotiate, influence and delegate your way to success.
5. Manage your reputation.You must be seen to be making a positive impression on everyone, at all times. Control stress levels, downplay poor performance and steer clear of troublemakers. This will win you votes in the long term.

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