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Now why on earth did they decide to do that?!

BY STEVE HEARSUM Ever been left bewildered by decisions your company makes? Curious as to what possessed the CEO to propose that strategy, when everyone knows it is barking mad? Baffled as to why you have just spent three hours in a meeting that was supposed to come up with a ...

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ForeWord Reviews: “Dear Office-Politics” is recommended for team-building meetings…

"James’s splashy sense of humor and style catapults this book from the field of humdrum human resources exercises to an entertaining discussion of the pantheon of office types." ~ ForeWord Reviews ForeWord Reviews just published the review (below) of Dear Office-Politics: the game everyone plays by Office-Politics Founder, Franke ...

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Kiss-Up or Savvy Player?

BY JENNIFER V. MILLER You’ve seen them at work: those people who are always volunteering for committees, enthusiastically attending industry events, and being all “It was a team effort!” at department meetings. What’s your take on this? Are they supreme "kiss-ups" angling to look good in front of the boss. . ...

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An employee of mine tends to play office politics

Dear Office Politics, I have noticed an employee of mine tends to play office politics. She seems to be a work "avoider" and not quite yet a team player, yet clamors for a promotion within a few months. She seems to take a shine to certain people and is ...

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SWAT – Seize the Accomplishment

New Book by Office-Politics Adviser Timothy Johnson Office-Politics Adviser, Timothy Johnson's 3rd book, SWAT - Seize the Accomplishment, has just been published in the United States by Iowa-based, Lexicon. If you're a regular reader of this site, you'll know how Timothy combines lively humor and insightful, down-to-earth advice to help people make ...

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Be Strategic to Achieve Your Dreams

Book review by Franke James: Being Strategic: Plan for Success; Out-Think Your Competitors; Stay Ahead of Change Author: Erika Andersen Most reviewers have focused on Being Strategic for its value in business planning. But I'd like to talk to you about reading it to help you achieve your life's dreams -- to ...

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Our employee is a friend (but she is turning into a monster!)

Dear Office-Politics, Help! My husband and I founded our business together over 25 years ago. We have been actively involved in the business together as partners. I am well qualified with vast business experience, including being a legal secretary. The company grew steadily and was profitable. Flash forward: We started a new ...

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