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You don't need dirty tricks to win the game of office politics, but you do need to know the rules. Use the techniques from The Office Politics Playbook to get what you want in the workplace.

How to Win at Office Politics
Like it or not, every workplace is a political environment. But operating effectively within it doesn't have to mean sucking up, lying, or slinging dirt.

Office Politicos: A Field Guide
Every workplace has its share of good guys and bad, solo artists and team players. To get ahead - or even just survive - you need to know them all. Here's a handy guide to the 10 most common types of office politicians, with tips on how to manage them.

Top Seven Workplace Plays and Maneuvers
All office politicking relies upon a simple concept: the biggest help (and the biggest hindrance) to reaching your goals is other people. What's the right way to win friends and influence people?

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Playing Positive Office Politics
Does a sudden chill creep up your spine when you hear the words "Office Politics"? It doesn't have to be that way! Business coach, Starla Sireno provides some practical tips for keeping office politics positive in your working environment.

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Sticks and Stones: Surviving the Office Bully
If you can't escape the office bully, a recent Wall Street Journal article offers some ways to cope, courtesy of Robert Sutton, author of book-of-the-moment The No Asshole Rule. The article includes some practical, real-world advice, such as, "Don't blame yourself."

One-Upping the Rumor Mongers
I have somebody in my own team who keeps spreading rumors about the other colleagues. She targets the employees with good track records and good reputations. How do we deal with people like this?

Ask Not What Your Company Can Do For You...
Caterpillar builds multi-terrain loaders, hydraulic excavators, and other heavy equipment. They also teach their managers to nurture direct reports.

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Coping with Office Politics
You've heard the old saying that who you know matters as much as what you know. Even more importantly, who likes you counts a great deal in getting ahead in most organizations.

Getting Your Message Across
Communicating your message isn't the same as getting it across. Here are a few tips to make sure your message is not only received but understood.

Asking the Right Question at the Right Time
How can we be sure we are asking the right question at the right time to get the right answer -- the one that will give us the information we need to make accurate judgments and good decisions? This article will help you determine the best approach to gathering important information.

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