how do you describe office politics to a noob?
So after reading all comments it adds up as ones interpersonal skills with connecting with others is directly linked to become a political target example, A person who do all the ground work and pretty drenched being a code ninja are passed upon when opportunity arises like raise, promo etc., vs a person who does little work but good at being a show boat and creating visibility of one self. As it’s inevitable in large companies to get noticed without being a show boat, anyone who are able to balance this skill share how you transformed ? are you feeling happy inside? pls throw some insights TIA
Could someone give some practical examples of office politics?
There is a finite pool of money for bonuses and raises, who gets them. Teams are moving around, who decides where everyone will sit. A new high profile project needs someone to lead it, who gets the role.
People without talent or abilities finding a way to survive
It’s not brilliant. It’s just cunning.
You did all the work but someone else got either promoted and/or bigger raise.
Office politics = relating to other people is part of your job. If you're bad at it, it doesn't matter how skilled you are in other areas. It will handicap you.
Interview skills is part of this too.
Interesting, I always took “office politics” to have a negative connatiotion, but you take it to mean interpersonal skills
“Politics is when people choose their words and actions based on how they want others to react rather than based on what they really think” - The Five Dysfunctions of a Team Good book.
It’s basically getting others to do what you want instead of what they want, for your benefit rather than theirs. THAT is the essence - I don’t count Megan gossiping about the new girl’s makeup around the water cooler as “office politics”.
I do, because if she gets others on board and in her "clique" it makes it immensely harder for new girl to be accepted, both socially and in the role itself, which is basically what you described as office politics.
Being accepted : easier to get work done by peers? Then yes, it does fall under my definition. If all it affects is whether you’re invited to drinks after work without affecting professional dynamics, then no - this isn’t kindergarten.
It’s fine until it’s not.
Game of Thrones with more blood
perception matters. be aware of others’ and management’s perception of you
The only way a company functions