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Summary

Mike Phipps and Colin Gautrey's first book, 21 Dirty Tricks at Work, presented the most common political tactics used by individuals in the workplace. This book helped many people around the world handle these tactics in a constructive and assertive manner. What was not tackled were the more strategic political situations that people find themselves in when others exert their power and influence, the type of political campaigns that can leave individuals feeling bemused, fearful and paralyzed. Political Dilemmas at Work will present real political challenges in an original and engaging way - which will be instantly recognizable by any experienced manager. Then, based on the authors' experience of coaching managers and directors, they will offer analysis and practical tools and tips about how to deal effectively in these situations. With the workplace becoming more political and competitive by the day, Political Dilemmas at Work will come to the rescue. This book will become required reading for anyone who is ambitious and wants to ensure that they do not fall foul of negative organizational politics.

Foreword
Preface
Political Rival
You've always played it straight and got good results
Now you're up against a strong and cunning political rival who seems determined to derail your success
Power Vacuum
Your boss has moved on, and a successor has yet to be appointed
Suddenly, nobody is quite sure what to do
Victoria's Secrets
You've got the inside track on a big issue, and you are bound by confidentialitya?? but everyone keeps asking anyway
Troublemaker
You have a troublemaker in your team who is extremely well connected
You'd like to fire hima??but you can't!
Consultant's Rule
You're going to be judged on the success of a project, but consultants with a direct line to the CEO are doing most of the work and getting it wrong
Tough Act to Follow
Thrilled at your new appointment, you are dismayed to discover that everybody keeps telling you how great your predecessor was, and they seem unable to accept you
Home Alone
Your main political ally has suddenly left the organization, and only now do you realize that you have very few friends in high places
Turf Wars
Two powerful people are fighting to win control of your functiona??and you are caught in the middle
Mr. Nice Guy
Many powerful people keep demanding things of you, and you fear the consequences of saying no
The Apprentice
The new guy has arrived and is strongly favored by the CEO
He is creating lots of disruption for your team
The Emperor Wears Prada
You have a compelling vision and a practical plan that nobody is opposing or resisting
Is this too good to be true?
Culture Shock
In your new organization, you are unable to make things happen, and are failing to get the results you expect
Firestarter
You were hired to push through change, even if that meant starting a few fires and upsetting people
However, resistance is growing, and your support has vanished
The Outsider
You are outside of the main power circles and find it difficult to influence the right people to get the job done
Friendly Fire
Your team is spending too much time and energy fighting each other, rather than fighting the competition
Road to Nowhere
The pressure is on to head up a special project, yet you strongly suspect that it will lead you into a career dead end
The Status Trap
Your position carries high status which should enable you to get things done, yet you seem powerless to influence those below you
The Success Trap
You've been highly successful, but suddenly, everything seems to be going wrong
The Interim
You've accepted a fantastic job
The problem is that you've been tolda??and everyone knowsa??it's only a temporary position
That's when things quickly start to get awkward
Spin Doctor
The president is due to arrive, and your boss has told you not to reveal a serious flaw in the proposal
He said to use a bit of spin
A New Charter for Career Success
Conclusion: Seizing the Opportunity
Building on Your Success
Index
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