Career Talk: Learn - Grow - Thrive

How to Navigate the Workplace Politics Game

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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: 

  1. Know the players 
  2. Find out or try to determine true motivations 
  3. Stay away from gossip / rumors / etc. 
  4. Focus on the positive 
  5. Build and cultivate relationships 
  6. Voice your questions / concerns / business case with reasoning but we ok with nothing resulting from it 
  7. Ask yourself if you are contributing or fueling the fire 
  8. Tackle the biggest / hardest tasks / conversation first 
  9. Lead with the mindset to help and be of service 
  10. Hit and exceed goals 
  11. Leverage your expertise and knowledge
  12. Be genuine and sincere 
  13. Pick your battles 
  14. Be solutions oriented 
  15. Own up to your part 


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