How do you deal with office politics?

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Not everyone gets to have a safe place at work. You might have to go through tons of politics. At least, at some point in time, you'd have done or you'd go through. I have gone through it in the past. In the long run, it becomes a part of the whole game.

So how do you deal with office politics? Is there a playbook to it? 😅 Would love to learn from your experience.

Mohammed Kheezar Hayat · Accepted Answer

Office politics is by definition, subversion of any playbook that might exist in favour of informal arrangements. Might sound harsh, but what looks like petty politics to one person might be another's alliance building and legitimate career progression.

If one is experiencing a 'political' environment, then it suggest that the workplace is simply not suitable. Just leave to find your tribe elsewhere.

Senthilnathan RM · Answer

@sentry_co , it's a good way as long as the politics is bearable, you know.

André J · Answer

Whatever you do don't be passive aggressive, and fight passive aggressiveness relentlessly. Usually done via hyper kindness 😬

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By being goal-oriented and maintaining a positive outlook, I manage workplace politics.

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Office politics can be difficult to navigate, but I've found that being upfront with others and maintaining my focus on my work helps.

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I try not to become involved in office politics by remaining impartial and concentrating on my work.

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In order to stay unaffected by office politics, I make an effort to cultivate good relationships with my coworkers.

Senthilnathan RM · Answer

@zaryat , true that. I was just asking for a friend. Thanks anyway. :)

André J · Answer

@senthil99nathan Yeah. Some places politics are very destructive unfortunately.

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