Nov 29, 2018
Show notes http://industryangel.com/110-how-to-win-at-office-politics/
In any office there’s always a hierarchy of power plays in how to get things done. Corporate veteran, Davide Cervellin, discusses with Ian Farrar how to play the game in his new book ‘Office of Cards’:
1. The corporate environment is like an episode of Game of
Thrones – despite all the rules and red-tape it can be
unpredictable so make sure you’re prepared for every outcome
2. Networking is the key to success – personal connections help you
get things done so build a network that can make you uniquely
effective in your environment
3. Lose the whiners – if you choose to spend time with people who
drag you down, they WILL drag you down. Seek people who think and
act like you – be a radiator and not a drain
4. Play the Long Game – getting what you want or need from the
business world takes planning, time and hard work. Make sure every
move you make gets you one step closer to your goal, no matter how
long it takes
5. Always have a positive attitude and stay cool – it instils calm
and inspires loyalty. Anger and frustration lose you good friends,
lead you to make mistakes and miss opportunities
6. Never argue – there is absolutely nothing to gain from making an
enemy for the sake of winning an argument because that enemy could
become a problem
7. Make no enemies – enemies kill ideas and careers. Even if you
think that person is powerless you don’t want them as an enemy, to
survive and thrive you need to make sure that you
#makenoenemies
8. Make people feel valued and important – they’re far more likely
to support you and respond to your suggestions
9. Learn how to listen to people – your attention should be on what
they’re saying when they’re speaking, not your response. By
listening to people and giving them a chance to speak you’re
gathering information you can use to tailor your idea to tie in
with what they’ve got in mind
10. Be prepared – when you need something from someone make it as
easy as possible for them to give it to you by doing the research
and thinking needed before you ask anything
Davide Cervellin was nominated as one of the Top 100 Influential People in Data Driven Businesses in 2018. He now works for travel website Booking.com.