Office politics increases in times of change, particularly when people are fearful - and rising unemployment, austerity measures and global financial uncertainty hardly make for a stable, positive work environment.
Jane Clarke defines savvy as the ability to deal effectively with politics at work, and its value as a commodity is increasing. Research carried out by executive search firms has long identified political savvy as a critical skill for those who want to progress up the career ladder. Clarke dissects the art of office politics by establishing what constitutes political savvy and who are the effective office politicians.
Practical and insightful,Savvycovers the skills needed to deal with difficult situations, including: the art of influence; how to understand and handle conflict; developing the right mindset; managing the boss; dealing with a bully. With case studies and examples,Savvy is the essential office survival guide that will help you to boost your career and secure your professional success. Foreword byMary Portas Acknowledgements
Introduction
01 What is savvy? How do people perceive the politics? Why do views differ? Why are some companies more political? So what is savvy? Summary
02 Adopting a positive, proactive approach Are you a victim?
03 Who is savvy? Your methods Your motives Your savvy Who are the political players? Why do people behave in a negative way? How do you behave?
04 Dealing with the office politicians General principles Dealing with a Barbarian Dealing with a Machiavellian Dealing with a Naive Dealing with a Star
05 Dealing with political problems at work Being caught in the middle Someone stealing your credit Someone encroaching on your territory Being the victim of a smear campaign Dealing with hidden agendas
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