Office Politics

Very amusing observations from three posts.

1. Office Politicos: A Field Guide

• The MBA
• The Maverick
• The Art Chick/Band Guy
• The Emeritus
• The Sidekick
• The Sponge
• Den Mother / Cub Master
• The Snake
• The Class President
• The Martyr

We all switch between these roles but god, it was so funny! :)

2. How to Win at Office Politics

• Figure Out Why (and If) You Want to Play
• Create Strong Relationships
• Observe and Listen
• Promote Yourself, Tactfully
• Help Your Colleagues

Cant go wrong following those, nothing wrong with the advice at all. Hey, I should follow them, lol

3. Top Seven Workplace Plays and Maneuvers

Well, mostly American Football jargon, but you know what it means if you go to the site

• The Hand Off
• The Huddle
• The Critical Inch
• The Power Reverse
• The Option
• The Silent Strategy
• The Chance Meeting

Some of them are debatable but what the heck!

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