Navigating office politics

How to use office politics positively [Mind Tools]( [Female manager contemplates an idea] Mind Tools Newsletter - Office politics - Office politics isn’t just about backstabbing or sucking up to the right people. It’s possible to promote yourself and your cause without compromising your values or those of your organization. Practicing "good" politics enables you to further you and your team's interests fairly and appropriately. And being alert to the "bad" politics around you helps you to avoid becoming a victim of it. This week's newsletter, we've listed some of our top Mind Tools articles below to help you handle office politics. 7 Ways to Use Office Politics Positively [office politics positively]( Office politics are a fact of life in any organization. And it is possible to promote yourself and your cause without compromising your values or those of your organization. [Discover more]( Top Tips for Handling Office Politics [top tips]( Provided you and your team members are happy and productive, office politics should not be any great cause for concern. The following tips are designed to help you understand and manage office politics effectively. [Discover more]( You have the ability to develop each of these skills within yourself, however as a non-member, did you know you're limited to access only 2 pieces of our top quality content in a 30 day period? Subscribe to Mind Tools for unlimited access to all our bite-sized resources, courses, videos, podcast and more to help you improve your leadership skills! [Subscribe to Mind Tools]( [Perform. Manage. Lead - With Mind Tools]( [Privacy Policy]( • [Cookie Policy]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Unsubscribe]( © 2024 Mind Tools Ltd is registered in Scotland with company number SC202102. Registered office at Level 1, 50 Frederick Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 1 EX. [Having trouble seeing this email? View in browser]( [10% off an annual Mind Tools membership plan](