Professional unspoken rules: Surviving the office political jungle

Author: Wei Zhifei
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Publication Date: 2002-10-01
Features:
- Maintain a professional level in office politics at all times;
- Only engage in games that are currently in progress, not the ones you wish to play;
- Be kind to others, smile at every colleague;
- Respect others, avoid arrogance;
- Don’t make enemies, even with insignificant individuals;
- Learn to cooperate, don’t abandon allies after crossing the river;
- Build mutually beneficial relationships with key figures;
- Speak objectively, focusing on the issue, not the person;
- Avoid forming cliques or spreading rumors;
- Believe that the truth will come out eventually; don’t stir up trouble;
- Remember that your supervisor is your most important client;
- Don’t think about one day stepping over your supervisor;
- Help your supervisor maintain their professional level;
- Be loyal not only to your supervisor but also to your subordinates;
- Strive to be consistent in words and actions, strong and decisive, but avoid appearing overly ambitious;
- Handle office romances with caution; don’t go on dates at the office.