Office politics can slow progress and even make it impossible to run a successful project.  The bureaucracy affects more than morale; it slows progress and makes it harder to get work done.  Understanding office politics and developing a strategy for managing stakeholders will help you to have greater influence and get more done.

Listen to the full episode to hear all of Paula’s tips on successfully navigating office politics.

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Work to understand your company’s culture and how decisions are made.  This allows you to better understand people’s motivation and adapt your approach to get things done.

Paula A. Bell Consulting, LLC

Paula Bell is a Business Analyst, consultant, mentor, author, and speaker known for providing guidance to aspiring business analysts.  She’s held just about every role in a RACI matrix including business analyst, technical writer, project manager, developer, test lead, and product owner.

Paula is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and writes articles on BA and project related topics.

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