7 Ways to Use Office Politics Positively Video

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Office politics are a fact of life in every organization, simply because we all have different needs, emotions and ambitions. And even when everyone's working toward the same goal, we don't always agree on the best way to achieve it.

But office politics doesn't have to be all about backstabbing   or sucking up to the right people. With the right approach, you can advance your – and your team's – interests without acting unfairly or inappropriately   .

In this video, we explore seven ways that you can use office politics positively.

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