Don't let destructive drama sideline your career.

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.

The HBR Guide to Office Politics 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:

• Gain influence without losing your integrity

• Contend with backstabbers and bullies

• Work through tough conversations

• Manage tensions when resources are scarce

• Get your share of choice assignments

• Accept that not all conflict is bad


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.

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• Publication Date: November 18, 2014
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• Print Length: 177 Pages
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