HBR Guide to Office Politics

<b>Don't let destructive drama sideline your career.</b><br><br>Every organization has its share of political drama: Personalities clash. Agendas compete. Turf wars erupt. But you need to work productively with your colleagues - even difficult ones - for the good of your organization and your career. How can you do that without compromising your personal values? By acknowledging that power dynamics and unwritten rules exist - and navigating them constructively.<br><br>The <b>HBR Guide to Office Politics</b> will help you succeed at work without being a power grabber or a corporate climber. Instead you'll cultivate a political strategy that's authentic to you. You'll learn how to:<br><br>* Gain influence without losing your integrity<br>* Contend with backstabbers and bullies<br>* Work through tough conversations<br>* Manage tensions when resources are scarce<br>* Get your share of choice assignments<br>* Accept that not all conflict is bad<br><br><i>Arm yourself with the advice you need to succeed on the job, from a source you trust. Packed with how-to essentials from leading experts, the HBR Guides provide smart answers to your most pressing work challenges.</i><br>