How to Navigate the Workplace Politics Game
Not a game we want to play but at some point in your career you will likely get sucked in.
Sometimes it can feel like you're navigating a mine field but there are things we can do that are within our control.
Tips:
- Know the players
- Find out or try to determine true motivations
- Stay away from gossip / rumors / etc.
- Focus on the positive
- Build and cultivate relationships
- Voice your questions / concerns / business case with reasoning but we ok with nothing resulting from it
- Ask yourself if you are contributing or fueling the fire
- Tackle the biggest / hardest tasks / conversation first
- Lead with the mindset to help and be of service
- Hit and exceed goals
- Leverage your expertise and knowledge
- Be genuine and sincere
- Pick your battles
- Be solutions oriented
- Own up to your part
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