Organisations are full of people who are attempting to play politics at work as they try to influence each other. Some are seeking to help people, while others are driven by self-interest. Although the tactics are often the same, the level of honesty and integrity will make the difference between a healthy organisation and one rife with harmful office politics. Whatever your experience or position, it helps to become aware of what is going on around you so you can make clear decisions to improve things and protect your integrity and success. To help you understand more about this topic, take a look at a summary of influencing tactics (or dirty tricks/office politics) which our research has identified as being common in many large organisations, and then complete the exercise below. Read More