managing organization politics

What is organizational politics?

• Actions that benefit individuals but may not align with the organization’s goals💡.

• A new Netflix drama series about office gossip🎬.

• A secret society of managers who control the coffee supply🤐.

• The reason why Karen always gets promoted👱‍♀️.

What’s a classic political tactic in the workplace?

• Stealing the last donut in the break room🍩.

• Building relationships with influential people🤝

• Using PowerPoint as a weapon of mass confusion💻

• Secretly deleting emails before the boss sees them🤫

How should you handle an office politics situation where two managers are fighting?

• Grab popcorn and watch🍿.

• Join a side and fight for your team!🥊.

• Send an anonymous email to HR and disappear🫢.

• Act as a mediator and help resolve the conflict🧘‍♀️.

What’s an appropriate way to ensure your hard work gets recognized?

• mention your achievements in relevant discussions📊.

• Write your name on everything, including the office fridge✍️.

• End every email with “Just a reminder, I am amazing.”💁🏻‍♀️.

The best way to succeed in office politics is to avoid it entirely 🙅🏻.

• True

• False

What’s the best way to deal with someone who constantly brags about their achievements?

• Respond with, “Oh, you must be exhausted from carrying the entire company!🤓

• Politely acknowledge their achievements and then highlight your own work🤝.

• Interrupt with, “That’s nice, but did you hear about my cat’s latest accomplishment?”🐈‍⬛.

How do you stay out of unnecessary office drama?

• Wear noise-canceling headphones at all times, even in meetings🙉.

• Only communicate in riddles so no one knows where you stand🚶.

• Politely excuse yourself from gossip-heavy conversations🙏🏻.

Which of the following is NOT a political behavior at work?

• Always volunteering for projects after the hard work is done

  🙋🏻.

• Actually focusing on your job and delivering results

  🧑🏻‍💻.

• Casually bringing coffee for the boss only before performance reviews

  ☕.