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21 Dirty Tricks at Work

How to Beat the Game of Office Politics
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21 Dirty Tricks at Work by Mike Phipps and Colin Gautrey offers insight into the subtle and not-so-subtle tactics people might encounter in the workplace. This self-help guide sheds light on how these tricks can be recognised and handled, providing strategies to protect oneself from potential office politics and manipulation. Ideal for developing personal awareness and resilience, it aims to equip readers with skills to navigate complex work environments effectively.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in understanding and navigating the complex dynamics of workplace politics. It provides insights into recognising and handling the subtle, manipulative tactics that colleagues might employ, equipping you with strategies to protect yourself and advance your career.

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21 Dirty Tricks at Work

21 Dirty Tricks at Work is about lies. The type of underhand, pernicious and downright Machiavellian scheming that goes on in business every day. An estimated GBP7. 8bn is lost each year in the UK alone though unnecessary and counter-productive office politicking. But 21 Dirty Tricks at Work is also a book of hope.

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21 Dirty Tricks at Work is about lies. The type of underhand, pernicious, and downright Machiavellian scheming that goes on in business every day. An estimated £7.8 billion is lost each year in the UK alone through unnecessary and counter-productive office politicking.

But 21 Dirty Tricks at Work is also a book of hope. It exposes the classic manoeuvres and gives practical advice on dealing with them to the vast majority who just want to do a good day's work. 21 Dirty Tricks at Work provides you with all the information you need to spot negative tactics and self-interested strategies. It shows you how to spot the games frequently being played and how to come out with your credibility intact and your sanity preserved.

So, if you are fed up with being on the receiving end of constant backbiting and skulduggery from workmates, join hands with the authors and get Machiavelli on the run!

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21 Dirty Tricks at Work by Mike Phipps and Colin Gautrey is praised as an eye-opening guide on office politics and unscrupulous behaviour. Reviews highlight its mission to expose common workplace manoeuvres and offer practical advice, while some suggest it as an essential read for those new to middle management. It is noted for its substance and thought-provoking content, providing hope through the understanding of various workplace tricks.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781841126579

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 July 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Capstone Publishing Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 170.0mm

Weight: 318g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Mike Phipps and Colin Gautrey are co-founders of Politics at Work Ltd, a London-based firm established in 2003 to help individuals and corporates stem the rising tide of office politics. 

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