3. Building Connections
Now that you understand how relationships work, you can build your own social network! Here are some tips:
- Look beyond your immediate team
- Cross the formal hierarchy in all directions
- Be friendly with everyone, but don't align yourself too closely with one group
- Get to know politically powerful people, but avoid empty flattery
- Remember to base personal relationships on consent and to never break confidentiality
With these strategies, you can build high-quality connections that will benefit both you and your career!
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Office politics are a reality that we all have to face, and avoiding them altogether risks not having a say in what happens. It also allows people with less experience, skill or knowledge than you to influence decisions that affect you and your team. Here are some tips to face it positively.
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Build connections
Look beyond your immediate team, and cross the formal hierarchy in all directions – co-workers, managers and executives.
Don't be afraid of politically powerful people. Get to know them, and build high-quality connections that avoid empty flattery.
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