Enlightened Office Politics [rare books] by Michael S. Dobson and Deborah Singer Dobson

I life. From the chats around the watercooler to the whispered power held in the director's office, subtle (and not-so-subtle) maneuvering seriously affects the climate that can make you or break you during each phase of your career advancement. The only way to keep from being a vic-tim is to learn how to play the game.

Fortunately, office politics doesn't have to be the sole province of the Machiavellian mind! The key to navigating the political forces effectively in any office is to realize that principled people can do it too. And now, finally, there's a guide. Filled with numerous illustrations, examples, and interactive exercises, Enlightened Office Politics shows you how to: