From the category archives:
I am often asked to give people guidance through politically delicate situations. They are often amazed by what I tell them, which starts with: “OK, given that you’re going to tell the truth…” When I say this, it is not uncommon for me to hear responses back such as:
“Oh, I couldn’t do that.”
“I’m not ready [...]
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The process of patiently and respectfully searching for opportunities like this—as opposed to escalating the situation, yelling and screaming, engaging in ad hominem attacks, or beating someone up—goes by many names. Some of those names are “acting like a grown up,” “maturity,” and, yes, “politics.”
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Squeamish about engaging in cutthroat office politics? Get off your high horse. While you cry about ethics, they eat your lunch. How nice.
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Abstract: How to work with someone who has “Retired In Position.”
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Abstract: Working with “Politicians.”
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Abstract: Working with the “Inconsistent” manager.
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Abstract: Working with the Participative manager
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Abstract: How to work with Consensus Seekers.
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Abstract: How to work with the Hands-Off manager
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Abstract: How to work with an A-Hole Dictator.
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