HBR Guide to Office Politics (HBR Guide Series)

Contents

Introduction

You’re not as powerless as you feel.

Section 1: POLITICAL CHALLENGES WITH YOUR BOSS

1. The Boss Who Holds You Back

He basks in the spotlight while you toil in the shadows.

2. The Boss Who Pits You Against Your Colleagues

Step out of the ring—and collaborate.

3. The Control-Freak Boss

How to shake off the shackles.

4. The Boss’s Pet

Get the support you need even if your manager plays favorites.

5. The Disaffected Boss

A checked-out manager can mean opportunity for you.

Section 2: POLITICAL CHALLENGES WITH YOUR COLLEAGUES

6. The Hypercompetitive Peer

Rein in the rivalry.

7. The Bully

You can change the dynamic.

8. The Clique

How to gain influence when the cool kids band together.

9. The Credit Stealer