Regrettably, most of the advice Ive come across in life on this topic has been bad. PPl say "It's not what u know, it's who you know," and they try to artificially insert themselves into their bosses's social circle with disastrous results. It's not who you know, it's who you know that LIKES u that counts! Best to minimize your contact with the boss as much as possible in the beginning so as to avoid stumbling across one of his hidden hot buttons. Ppl are complex creatures with many lands and grooves to their personalities, so finding a natural fit is rare. Moreover, ppl can spot insincerity from a mile away. The best resource Ive found on the subject is The Hatchet Man's Playbook. Most of its advice seems to be spot on.
Never had a problem until i came to Germany. Then i went to work for a micromanaging, short sighted prick with little management skill but very high technical skill and drive.
In the past when a person used to be super friendly at work, I thought they are trying to be positive and tried to reciprocate to their friendship. Ddnt work for me at all. Then I tended to avoid them or directly tell them to leave I am busy. Now I try to be bit tactful as being so direct again backfired me. 😂😂😂
I agree! Whether we like it or not, politics are there and have to be played. I denied that for years. Yes, having a clear goal at work is a great thing too! 👏
For years I did the same thing, "I'm not playing." But ducking out of corporate politics just ensures you lose the game. It's better to learn how to navigate them; I think it's hard for so many people because we weren't all raised being taught how to do so.
As someone who has spent over 4 years in HR, office politics still feels unethical to me. I always feel like we should all be on the same team. It’s tough as my department has shrunk from a team to only one person, so I am most often operating at a place of deficit in both support and resources. Office politics feel hard to play when you have little to give other parties and larger departments.
I'm a mid 20s person and it takes me time to go through your videos. It's like pomegranate juice - drink slow it's okay, drink in one go and you're k.o
Politics--- an 8 letter word--Politics is present in all walks of life-- and the world is not fair. I never played , and it hurt me .I hate it, but sometimes it is a necessary evil. Monopoly is great ! Need the vision ......
Another GREAT resource on the topic is a piece titled The Hatchet Man's Playbook - a LOT of eye-popping, non-obvious stuff! Can't recommend it highly enough!
Thanks for this video. May favorite part is your statement on not having to compromise one's values in order to play politics. To share, I simply remain diplomatic towards everyone I work with. Yes, that includes people who seem to hinder my career success. I have been working for almost 8 years now, and I could say that it has helped me navigate the politics. As a middle manager, I think your tips already confirm what I have always been doing. Ironic though as I tell others that I'm not political but I am very keen when it comes to power struggles in my daily interactions.
Staying neutral at the moment between 4 power players! The most junior boss, that I do no work for, complained to her manager that a particular client was hers and not my bosses. Her manager knocked my boss out of the picture. Junior boss and her manager do not give me work (problematic as I now have no work) and does not want me to develop the client relationship. A major boss from a different department wants me to develop the relationship and introduced me to the client and had me work with them for the past 6 months. I'm in no mans land at the moment and I literally have no work now ....for the past 2 weeks, I have had no work assignments/tasks.
Any help for those of us who genuinely don't enjoy games? I'm really having a hard time navigating this and it's killing my career. I'm just not a playful person and tend to be too serious
You're not too anything. Games don't need to be playful: they can't be intriguing, interesting, challenging. I'm not much of a game player (TBH I only agree to play games I know I can win)... but I love puzzles, so I tend to view understanding the people and dynamics as a puzzle to solve.
I did not want to play office politics till I were by workplace bully by one group of junkie. It forced me to begin play with it according to my value, begin to find of advocate to support...
Which strategy have you used to navigate workplace politics in the past?
Hi Jennifer, I was wondering to know how I could contact you?
Regrettably, most of the advice Ive come across in life on this topic has been bad. PPl say "It's not what u know, it's who you know," and they try to artificially insert themselves into their bosses's social circle with disastrous results. It's not who you know, it's who you know that LIKES u that counts! Best to minimize your contact with the boss as much as possible in the beginning so as to avoid stumbling across one of his hidden hot buttons. Ppl are complex creatures with many lands and grooves to their personalities, so finding a natural fit is rare. Moreover, ppl can spot insincerity from a mile away. The best resource Ive found on the subject is The Hatchet Man's Playbook. Most of its advice seems to be spot on.
Never had a problem until i came to Germany. Then i went to work for a micromanaging, short sighted prick with little management skill but very high technical skill and drive.
In the past when a person used to be super friendly at work, I thought they are trying to be positive and tried to reciprocate to their friendship. Ddnt work for me at all. Then I tended to avoid them or directly tell them to leave I am busy. Now I try to be bit tactful as being so direct again backfired me. 😂😂😂
Out of all people the receptionist is the one with the most influence. She talks with everyone and riles people up.
I agree! Whether we like it or not, politics are there and have to be played. I denied that for years. Yes, having a clear goal at work is a great thing too! 👏
For years I did the same thing, "I'm not playing." But ducking out of corporate politics just ensures you lose the game. It's better to learn how to navigate them; I think it's hard for so many people because we weren't all raised being taught how to do so.
@@JenniferBrick That's right!
As someone who has spent over 4 years in HR, office politics still feels unethical to me. I always feel like we should all be on the same team. It’s tough as my department has shrunk from a team to only one person, so I am most often operating at a place of deficit in both support and resources. Office politics feel hard to play when you have little to give other parties and larger departments.
You are correct office politics are unethical
nah but then this girl wouldnt get her kicks at work
I'm a mid 20s person and it takes me time to go through your videos. It's like pomegranate juice - drink slow it's okay, drink in one go and you're k.o
Politics--- an 8 letter word--Politics is present in all walks of life-- and the world is not fair. I never played , and it hurt me .I hate it, but sometimes it is a necessary evil. Monopoly is great ! Need the vision ......
Another GREAT resource on the topic is a piece titled The Hatchet Man's Playbook - a LOT of eye-popping, non-obvious stuff! Can't recommend it highly enough!
13 years of work, and I find this video now!😅
Thanks for this video. May favorite part is your statement on not having to compromise one's values in order to play politics. To share, I simply remain diplomatic towards everyone I work with. Yes, that includes people who seem to hinder my career success. I have been working for almost 8 years now, and I could say that it has helped me navigate the politics. As a middle manager, I think your tips already confirm what I have always been doing. Ironic though as I tell others that I'm not political but I am very keen when it comes to power struggles in my daily interactions.
Staying neutral at the moment between 4 power players! The most junior boss, that I do no work for, complained to her manager that a particular client was hers and not my bosses. Her manager knocked my boss out of the picture. Junior boss and her manager do not give me work (problematic as I now have no work) and does not want me to develop the client relationship. A major boss from a different department wants me to develop the relationship and introduced me to the client and had me work with them for the past 6 months. I'm in no mans land at the moment and I literally have no work now ....for the past 2 weeks, I have had no work assignments/tasks.
Just sit back and watch the clown show
And relax
You’re amazing! Thank you
Thank you! I needed these tips 💜
Focus on ur work rest is useless
Any help for those of us who genuinely don't enjoy games? I'm really having a hard time navigating this and it's killing my career. I'm just not a playful person and tend to be too serious
You're not too anything. Games don't need to be playful: they can't be intriguing, interesting, challenging. I'm not much of a game player (TBH I only agree to play games I know I can win)... but I love puzzles, so I tend to view understanding the people and dynamics as a puzzle to solve.
@@JenniferBrickI have extremely poor social skills... They how can I play office politics or game?
I did not want to play office politics till I were by workplace bully by one group of junkie. It forced me to begin play with it according to my value, begin to find of advocate to support...
What do you mean by the word "play"?
17 yr old here trying to survive my 2 jobs 💆🏻♀️
You are at the stage you can quit. Quit rather than worrying about navigating office politics. You have a lifetime to to deal with that.
The big question is, how do you know office politics are happening to you?? Stay Focused!
Avoid politics at work. It can be a big deal