Dont Shake It Up Understand Office Politics Presented
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Don’t Shake It Up Understand Office Politics Presented by Developed by Dr. Phil Weast SCC Dean of Student Services Chuck Reece Director of Human Resources and Facility Development
“Office Politics” – What is it? o It is simply how power gets worked out on a practical, day-to-day basis among co-workers. o It can be either positive or negative.
“Office Politics” – What is it? o It is the use of one's individual or assigned power within an employing organization for the purpose of obtaining advantages beyond one's legitimate authority. n Those advantages may include access to tangible assets, or intangible benefits such as status or pseudo-authority that influences the behavior of others. n Both individuals and groups may engage in Office Politics.
Should you play? o Some experts argue that you can’t avoid the game of office politics. o Some say it is crucial to career success. o Many say that it causes stress.
Is this just Office Gossip? o Office politics has the objective of gaining an advantage. o Office gossip is a social activity. o Both activities are highly related to each other.
Examples of Office Politics o o o o o “Sucking up”/”Brown-nosing” Being the “Yes” person Being the office cynic Giving someone a piece of your mind An e-mail war (and CC everyone!) Sleeping with the Boss or coworker Stealing credit Gossiping coworkers Abusive Managers
More Examples…. . o o o o o Favoritism Nepotism Lazy and annoying coworkers Betrayal Sex in the office False resumes White lies Sneaky tricks and much, much more.
Case Study o Read the case studies n Twisted Tornado – link to it n Under the Bus – link to it n Kissing “Butt” – link to it o 2 tasks: n Identify the issue(s) involved n Determine the action(s) you would take
Case Study - Twisted Tornado
Case Study - Twisted Tornado Ways to Deal with this Situation n Accept the fact that bad people do get promoted. n Understand that you are at risk by voicing your displeasure in public. n Be mindful of your focus – do your best work and remain professional always. n Emulate parts of her behavior – Network!
Case Study – Under the Bus Haloed Coworker Throws Others Under the Bus
Case Study – Under the Bus Ways to Deal with this Situation n Stay calm and fact-based. n Take it one step at a time in your attempts to deal with her. Marathon vs. sprint n Make attempts to include her - often! n Sit down with her with the purpose of calmly discussing an observation or giving feedback from a non-threatening position.
More Under the Bus… n Consider that she basically means well. With this approach, you are likely to come from a place of offering help rather than getting provoked into an angry response. n When all else fails, lay low, stay out of the line of fire and document behavior.
Case Study – Kissing “Butt” Is it necessary to succeed?
Case Study – Kissing “Butt” Ways to Deal with this Situation n This is an opportunity for growth. n You’re undervaluing yourself. n Coworker is good at networking You have to get better! n Being friendly with the Boss is not ‘kissing butt’ – try being nice. n Research other job opportunities or apply for the supervisor job yourself.
How to Win at Office Politics What you will need… n $$ - Money every few weeks for the occasional lunch with a colleague to build and maintain relationships. n Time - An hour a week for coffee breaks, lunches, and impromptu chats in the hallway — time for you to offer help, ask for it, or socialize with people whose relationships you value.
What you will need - continues Tools n Game Plan: Know what you want to accomplish so you can tie the work you do - and the alliances you forge - to those goals. n Allies: Find the people who will listen and support you. Remember: those with the power to help you may be peers or support staff. n Chits: Before you can ask your allies for favors, you first need to give them genuine support. What can you offer that will have real value to them? n Thick Skin: People may try to block your goals to advance their own. Don't take it personally. They're not out to get you - just to save themselves.
Observe your Company Culture o Who gets listened to? o Who has influence in decisions? o What is rewarded? o What is punished?
Office politics – good outcomes? o o Achieve worthwhile goals Gain support for a needed change Bring an idea to fruition Have a successful and rewarding career
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