Secrets to Winning at Office Politics: How to Get Things Done and Increase Your Influence at Work

If IT careers are so rewarding, why do many highly motivated and skilled technical pros consider leaving their jobs each year? One reason is office politics; or more specifically, the de-energizing effects that office politics can have on the unfortunate individuals caught in its grasp.
It's often difficult to define office politics because it is more of a perception than an individual act. It includes the concepts of power, influence, clique, favor, protection, and communication. Additionally, every individual in an organization will have his or her own viewpoint and experience--often with extremely different outcomes.
The negative side to office politics is often described in terms such as backstabbing, bullying, infighting, gossip, favoritism, string pulling, covering up, or working the grapevine. Employees who benefit from office politics may use more positive terms including decision influencing, personnel bonding, clarifying, plugging in, streamlining, or fast tracking.
Key takeaways:
• Navigate organizational politics to get things done
• Cope with difficult situations and people
• Keep cool under pressure

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  • @Dahmer_Jeff
    @Dahmer_Jeff5 жыл бұрын

    All well and good if you are an extrovert by nature. As a natural introvert all this socializing is draining. I'd like to just come to work do my job and not have to concern myself about what others think of me or me worrying about how should I make them feel. I prefer to work independently and eat my lunch alone lol

  • @jasminejp5899

    @jasminejp5899

    5 жыл бұрын

    Same here!!!

  • @marksummers463

    @marksummers463

    5 жыл бұрын

    Oh yeah, wouldn't we all. But that's not the world we live in. If you get the chance, check out a piece titled The Hatchet Man's Playbook. Absolutely spot on.

  • @DesmondZhou

    @DesmondZhou

    5 жыл бұрын

    This stuff is part of the job.

  • @FitFoxxyMama

    @FitFoxxyMama

    5 жыл бұрын

    As a busy full time mom..I look forward to my alone time at work

  • @brittneymoreland1610

    @brittneymoreland1610

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same here

  • @zazzleman
    @zazzleman5 жыл бұрын

    sad that this is what the world has become. Process over content. How to brown nose and back stab is more important than doing stuff and being intelligent.

  • @marksummers463

    @marksummers463

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yup! U hit the nail on the head! It's completely crazy but true! U need to read the Hatchet Man's Playbook!

  • @Moneylisey

    @Moneylisey

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm afraid it has always been that way

  • @LifeUnlocker

    @LifeUnlocker

    28 күн бұрын

    ​@@marksummers463 Modern Indirect Warfare in the workplace

  • @mousehead2000
    @mousehead20007 жыл бұрын

    my current manager broke all these rules on her way to the top. she started in the same position as me, and is generally reviled by the majority of the office. She just happened to click with the manager at the time who laid the door open for her as a result. but the main reason they clicked was because she was always the hardest working of the group and seemed to understand the company's mission.

  • @yaminipalakula6407
    @yaminipalakula64073 жыл бұрын

    The entire 45 mins can be summed up as "be good, do good..." but in reality it's entirely a different game

  • @amazingamit2563
    @amazingamit25634 жыл бұрын

    These things not happen most of the time.People don't help usually each other.but it's good we have more hope and optimistic. LOVE FROM INDIA.

  • @LifeUnlocker
    @LifeUnlocker28 күн бұрын

    1:17 culture, where we work 2:00 support prblms 2:48 Who knows about you.. famous for.. 3:35 unavoidable politics 4:10 eveeyone competing 5:00 EI at work book, Know everybody 6:00 Lunch w them, dont ballhog 6:30 it's a We Team effort 7:10 Help them out if theyre struggling 8:05 Bounce back, look for options/opports, volunteer 8:50 Do the tough tasks 10:00 *Know who they really all are 10:53 Know the rules, policies they follow/not follow at work. Leverages 11:20 Know the real power players/decision makers 12:45 Ppl watch you/pay attention to what you do 13:18 They're noticing ur limitations/strengths 13:57 Do the easy extra stuffs14:15 15:40 Find the person that knows how to do it 16:20 visual, auditory, kinesthetic 17:10 Know what ppl say yes to 17:38 Seek out projects from your boss 18:55 No fking around at work 19:55 Fine reputation to leave up to 20:30 Take charge, Extreme ownership 21:58 Control ur story & perspective ppl have of you 22:28 Walk the walk consistently 23:00 Dont burn any bridges, dont do bad relationships 24:15 Dont gossip 24:45 dont brag 25:10 We always get critiqued 25:40 Always be professionally engaged 26:00 If ur not early, ur late 26:39 Find ur work procedures 27:10 Dont gang up on ppl 28:10 Expose shark dirty tricks 28:39 U teach ppl how to treat u. Set boundaries 28:56 *Never give them something/mistake to get at u 30:00 Find out what game is being played. Be a producer not a politician. 30:32 Never go to a boss unless there's a solution at work 31:05 Tips 31:47 Receiving criticisms? Just say Thank You 32:30 Time Management A 123 BC 33:10 Be overprepared so that you already know what they're gonna say/whats gonna happen 33:55 Dont take it personal 34:10 Listen for Intentions & Actions 34:39 Ask ppl how youre doing, Ask for Feedback 34:55 Watch and learn from others 35:15 Pay attention, be loyal & help ur boss 35:42 Be visible 36:19 Stand out, Be different, Be noticed 36:38 Think Bigger, no box 36:53 Know the Corporate manners 37:27 Practice everyday

  • @Entyse
    @Entyse4 жыл бұрын

    I over-perform, go above and beyond, excellent communicator, organized and I definitely make sure that I shine and stand out for great quality work and I get along with everyone. Yet, I work with a lot of management who are just power-tripping, use their power and authority for bad never good.

  • @candaceyoung9369

    @candaceyoung9369

    2 жыл бұрын

    So you leave!!! I will never work for a abusive boss!!

  • @IamGodSon

    @IamGodSon

    Жыл бұрын

    @@candaceyoung9369 some places have scarce resources. You stick to it until your names gets known to those in the industry outside your job environment, who can appreciate what you did in the present company.

  • @marksummers463
    @marksummers4633 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @jansa940

    @jansa940

    3 жыл бұрын

    yes i do recommend that book and those stories are true, because I have encountered some of them myself.

  • @ckim4017
    @ckim40174 жыл бұрын

    doing what you suggest will make it easy for the sharks to eat you up. what you describe is at the best the starting point... you have to learn how to fight back and defend the results of your hard work. Without becoming a shark yourself this is not possible

  • @deea1754
    @deea17542 жыл бұрын

    Office politics are not a possibility for introverts. It's exhausting and draining. All I can recommend is this. Make sure that the owners or managers see the positives in the work you do. Other people don't matter. Your only real relationship it's with your manager or owner.

  • @c2evadmin
    @c2evadmin5 жыл бұрын

    I genuinely show interests in other people in the office. I want to get to know them. However, nobody seems to pay any attention to me since I work remotely. It's very hard for me to navigate.

  • @kazumakiryu4435
    @kazumakiryu44352 жыл бұрын

    Never send email if u’re in emotional condition, whether happy or angry.. Trust me

  • @trixypirate6352
    @trixypirate63526 жыл бұрын

    Was the audio recorded with a potato perchance?

  • @seefore5409
    @seefore54094 жыл бұрын

    Spent several years working as a developer. Moved to an analyst position because corporate IT sucks. Seriously sucks.

  • @debmann5168
    @debmann51688 жыл бұрын

    Good information. If you are just starting in your career I think this is right on. If you've been in business long enough, a lot of this is familiar, but I enjoyed the basketball metaphor. Lots of great reminders. Thank you.

  • @samantrao1214
    @samantrao12148 жыл бұрын

    Wonderfully explained, thanks for sharing...

  • @JJK-he1xn
    @JJK-he1xn11 күн бұрын

    Office politics only works well in the right environments. From my experience if the environment values human trust and information integrity you will be treated well for asking questions and telling the truth (with empathy and logic.) If you’re in an environment that only values numbers, competition, and poor leadership. Only the ones who do the dirty work get promoted. (Which is not ideal longterm wise.) It’s all dependent on the environment and what they value.

  • @sanansa4567
    @sanansa45675 жыл бұрын

    these are generalities in a vacuum. the real world doesn't work this way. Even being prepared for meetings, you can get called into meetings without notice and also might not have time to prepare either.

  • @ex1036
    @ex10366 жыл бұрын

    That was valuable presentation. Definitely worth the watch.

  • @JenniferBrick
    @JenniferBrick4 жыл бұрын

    This was really informative, great video!

  • @Rennyblue
    @Rennyblue6 жыл бұрын

    I think being known as a good politician is a positive point, when there is competition for a position people identified as leaders will have the priority for the position , and leaders are politicians

  • @zzulm
    @zzulm5 жыл бұрын

    Great video, very helpful.

  • @wtf8020
    @wtf80206 жыл бұрын

    funny i just left a very good paying position because of back stabbing underhanded crap from co workers...

  • @marksummers463

    @marksummers463

    5 жыл бұрын

    Oh yeah, I know exactly what you're talking about. If you get chance, I highly recommend reading a piece titled The Hatchet Man's Playbook. It talks about exactly what you just said. It's better to have a stable, reasonably well paying job with people you like than to have some highly position with people you hate.

  • @marksummers463

    @marksummers463

    4 жыл бұрын

    Been there done that. It's better to have a job with the right people and make less money than it is to work in a place like you described. If you get the chance, read a piece titled The Hatchet Man's Playbook - a LOT of eye-popping, non-obvious stuff!

  • @marksummers463

    @marksummers463

    3 жыл бұрын

    Peace of mind is so important. If u get the chance, check out The Hatchet Man's Playbook. You'll really appreciate it!

  • @momthegreatest
    @momthegreatest8 жыл бұрын

    Excellent...

  • @erikawonders2158
    @erikawonders21585 жыл бұрын

    Best video on this topic so far....

  • @prasannamanit
    @prasannamanit5 жыл бұрын

    These are not office politics...These are what an ideal person wants t o do...But it doesn't work frankly...

  • @sieracki001
    @sieracki0019 жыл бұрын

    It's all about your boss, and how you fit in company culture. Your job is to make sure your bosses can continue to get paid big bucks, and do less. Sycophants always are being groomed to be the next promotion.

  • @rhinoragni8349

    @rhinoragni8349

    4 жыл бұрын

    Moraine LAKE Precient observation.

  • @dexteremrit3130
    @dexteremrit31302 жыл бұрын

    fantastic presentation

  • @leonel7478
    @leonel74786 жыл бұрын

    thank you mentor for the videos. they have had an impact and created much change in my life

  • @supersmart671
    @supersmart6714 жыл бұрын

    This is life changing. Who is the speaker? How can I get in touch with the speaker..

  • @patrickmoffa7922
    @patrickmoffa79225 ай бұрын

    Unfortunately you have to get a great relationship with your immediate supervisor and above if not somebody is, help them succeed.

  • @jeethendrapradhan1873
    @jeethendrapradhan18736 жыл бұрын

    Can some one help me with the slides of this webinar in particular ?

  • @KL-bg8fi
    @KL-bg8fi6 жыл бұрын

    So much truth👏

  • @Mmmmeow
    @Mmmmeow8 жыл бұрын

    Best video

  • @ringslider
    @ringslider7 жыл бұрын

    How can I do this when I see people once a month and I they work together all the time? I'm not in their same circles as them.

  • @DilSeRe987
    @DilSeRe9872 жыл бұрын

    I fear to become a saint after watching your video

  • @omosot3972
    @omosot39725 жыл бұрын

    You said to expose the sharks, any suggestions on how to go about this?

  • @marksummers463

    @marksummers463

    4 жыл бұрын

    Read the Hatchet Man's Playbook.

  • @aerinkim88
    @aerinkim886 жыл бұрын

    What's the name of the speaker?

  • @YT-rb2ro
    @YT-rb2ro5 жыл бұрын

    Hello sir .thank u for amazing info. Well , I have a question. I've been in my work for 2 years now with the same people , and I'm always insecure , and I'm always working.i don't engage with coworkers at all, I don't have connection with any of them to be honest , I don't know where I should start ? And if I changed my attitude suddenly, would it be awkward? What are 1st steps to take in my situation ?

  • @amiller5885

    @amiller5885

    4 жыл бұрын

    This is just an idea, but start small, whether it's initiating a hello, smiling, asking short questions, then slowly increase interactions. That way you're slowly training them to get use to increase interaction with you.

  • @JesseDocofallTradesLopez
    @JesseDocofallTradesLopez4 жыл бұрын

    anyone know the speaker?

  • @rozuerd2614
    @rozuerd26144 жыл бұрын

    My boss is too smart to take my credit and spread it to the rest of the team so I don't have the upper hand compare to others. No one sees what goes on beneath him. The larger the company is getting the more invisible I become

  • @supersmart671
    @supersmart6718 жыл бұрын

    What is the name of the presenter? If he has more resources?

  • @dudebro3250
    @dudebro32504 жыл бұрын

    Honest Gaming Troll brought me here.

  • @takepartlive
    @takepartlive9 жыл бұрын

    Folks ought to vote more often!

  • @---zg7ex
    @---zg7ex3 жыл бұрын

    wish i learned this ppt a lot earlier

  • @WhizlabsSoftware

    @WhizlabsSoftware

    3 жыл бұрын

    Subscribe our channel and hit the like button to stay tuned :)

  • @---zg7ex

    @---zg7ex

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@WhizlabsSoftware already subscribed

  • @sp496
    @sp4968 жыл бұрын

    jadarite is on the periodic table of elements

  • @411STUDIO
    @411STUDIO9 жыл бұрын

    Want to know more about politics? Watch it here -

  • @ysu5930
    @ysu593010 жыл бұрын

    the indian speaker sounds like gay........

  • @ysu5930
    @ysu593010 жыл бұрын

    not worthy ...useless....

  • @General_Aladeen

    @General_Aladeen

    5 жыл бұрын

    Shamim Khan fuck you