Life would be wonderful if you could work in an office without worrying about other people and what they’re up to. However, everyone has a network of relationships throughout the organization, you could be heading for a career disaster.
You don’t have to work somewhere long to work out whether or it has a highly political culture, where who you know tends to matter more than what you know. Friendships and casual conversation take on a new significance- one wrong word to the wrong person could end up scuppering that promotion.
The context in which people have come to know each other is also important, as they can simply certain kinds of loyalty (of perceived obligations). Family, school, or social networks that intrude into professional territory can embroil people in all sorts of Machiavellian manoeuverings that eventually create an overly politically-charged workplace. If you find yourself in this sort of minefield, this chapter offers advice on how to pick your way through and use politics in a positive way. It also suggests ways for managers to avoid and discourage negative ‘politicking’.
Common Mistakes
· You misread a situation and wade in with an accusation of politicking
· You build a network purely for your own ends
· You get involved in the politics too early
· You communicate badly
Steps to Success
· Listen out for signs of political machinations. Informal situations are
often the most fruitful for this kind of research
· Communicate openly and transparently in order to discourage gossip
and encourage trust
· Don’t be tempted into negative politicking-it’s unlikely to end well.
Keep out of it and retain your integrity. Also try dispel other people’s
politically-motivated behaviour by exposing it
· Build a network of trusted allies and confidants, both inside and outside
the organization. If you can, find a mentor with whom you can discuss
any concerns.
· If you must confront a political situation, go through formal channels so
that your position is not compromised further.
· Try not to get involved until you fully understand all aspects of the
conflict.
Artikel ditulis oleh :
Rizal Diansyah Partner | C-Suite Executive Search | Coach | Former CEO, MD & CMO
Seasonal Singer, Dynamic Sales, Marketing, Leadership & HR Consultant dengan pengalaman ekstensif selama lebih dari 30 tahun dalam pengembangan bisnis dan sumber daya manusia, memberikan hasil yang berdampak di berbagai sektor. Keahliannya dalam pemasaran, franchising, dan manajemen proyek memungkinkan penciptaan strategi inovatif yang mendorong kesuksesan organisasi. Memiliki rekam jejak terbukti dalam mengelola tim secara efektif dan meningkatkan keterlibatan karyawan melalui inisiatif pelatihan dan pengembangan yang disesuaikan. Berkomitmen untuk memanfaatkan pengembangan SDM yang komprehensif serta keterampilan kepemimpinan demi memenuhi kebutuhan organisasi dan berkontribusi secara signifikan terhadap pertumbuhan dan