Office Politics - How to Deal with Workplace Politics

HOW TO DEAL WITH POLITICS AT WORK // OFFICE POLITICS TIPS

Are you wondering what's the best way to survive office politics? Or even if it's possible to win at office politics?

Dealing with office politics can be tricky to navigate, especially when you're new to an organization, let alone new to the working world.

In this video, I’m going to give you 5 office politics tips on how you can survive workplace politics, including how to win at office politics and how to deal with office politics.

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[AdrianaGirdler]

Thanks for watching! If you’re going to use these office politics tips at your organization, write “SURVIVE AND THRIVE!” in the comments below. Cheers!

[pbbhaskar]

Summary:
1. Don't pick sides in the event of situations / conflicts. Be neutral and focus on what can be done to bring situation to normalcy and progress with the activity
2. Document all the major agreements in discussions or meetings for future reference
3. Don't get personal: everyone has different views and ways of expressing. stay calm and focus on the issue
4. Stay away from gossip: It spirals you into negative energy loop quickly
5. Stay positive: Be compassionate, give benefit of doubt to others, see things from different perspectives.

[SeedStem]

Choose positivity. Assume positive intent. Start every day with a fresh slate and leave behind the baggage from yesterday. Great stuff Adriana!

[suziebujok]

Great tips! I like how you mentioned that when someone is angry it's probably not about you and you need to walk away.

[lizbettalksmoney]

I love that you mentioned to choose POSITIVITY, sometimes work gets crazy and overwhelming but choosing to look at the bright side can be the difference in stress levels for sure. You're so awesome Adriana, keep these videos coming!

[HeatherGerhardt]

Stay in your lane, if it doesn’t concern you, stay out it! Hate office politics. Great information!

[laurendempsey]

I agree - office politics are tricky to navigate when you're new and trying to make friends and be nice to people. I think gossip is the worst because it's hard to know how to respond without also being a gossiper or being negative! But you're right, everyone knows who the gossipers are and everyone wants to steer clear of them so it's best not to get involved.

[AngieNFilms]

I wholeheartedly agree with what you said about documentation. If it’s not documented then it never happened.

[VictoriaLioznyansky]

Great video! Office politics can be absolutely poisonous, and take all the fun out of a job you love. My favorite advice is look for mentors, not for gossipers. So true!

[viviennejohnston]

Love your calmness.
Love the tip about staying away from gossip. Things often stated to others often go back to the person being talked about.

[shresthaditya]

1) Stay Neutral
2) Document:1) Who is at meeting 2)What we were supposed to do etc..
3) Don't get personal and don't stoop to their level and if they are angry it's about them not you
4) Choose positivity

[axsonm]

This was super helpful to me. As we know today, there is no longer the come and do your job and leave and repeat. It's all changing and people are expected to partake in politics and gossip now so this video on tips was EXTREMELY helpful to myself and a ton of people I would be thanks alot again Adriana. Great job!! Axson - Los Angeles, CA

[healthyvoicetips]

I hate office politics and it's always challenging to deal with it. And I've been working for a long time now! Great tips. Thanks.

[erockbrox]

I keep on making the mistake on talking to people at my work and they end up complaining on me, and I find this funny because it just shows how insecure they are.

[schmidtandcompany]

Tip #1 is vital!! Great advice to be neutral regardless of where you are working. Great conversation Adriana 👍life is simpler with less drama. Afterall you're there to work.

[sabrinawanderer]

It hurts that those who were blessed to be in good position use it to take advantage of people they dislike.
I hope they change him

[SocialMediaLove]

Yes, there is one weird one at my work...about lunch hour outside of the office...you can't have a glass of wine!!!

[PalmTreeTeachingTV]

Playing it safe is a good plan! Many thanks for this information. Deirdre. X

[Fred-ztky]

I’ve done all of these mistakes when I was in my early 20’s. But now I’m 25 and never do them anymore!

[WendyLeungCoaching]

These are all great tips for dealing with office politics! I certainly navigated my way through a fair share of them when I used to work in an office setting. Staying out of it and focusing on your work is the best tactic, if at all possible! Great video, Adriana!