• ISBN13: 9788126937851
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: Business Management
• Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd
• Publisher Imprint: Atlantic
• Publication Date: December 5, 2023
• Pages: 256
• Original Price: INR 595.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 340 grams
• BISAC Subject(s): N/A

Office politics—the phrase usually conjures negative images, such as blaming, betrayal, backstabbing, favouritism, resentment and envy. Regardless of our personal feelings towards it, achieving professional success goes beyond merit alone; the ability to comprehend people and their motivations is crucial for staying ahead. A significant aspect of corporate success revolves around making strides and receiving due recognition, a skill set that some excel in while others struggle with.

How can one successfully manoeuvre through the corporate landscape without resorting to unethical tactics? Checkmate Office Politics confronts workplace dynamics head-on, shedding light on the underlying factors that influence it. Drawing on her unparalleled experience as an international speaker, facilitator and executive coach, Bhavna Dalal extends an invitation to grasp the workings of organisational politics, offering practical guidance to navigate these intricacies effectively and advance your career without compromising your values.

Bhavna Dalal is an Executive Master Coach, TEDx speaker, writer and founder of Talent Power Partners—a global leadership development consulting firm. She holds a B.E. in Electronics, an Executive MBA from IIM Calcutta and an Honorary Doctorate in Advanced Studies, Management.

• Preface ix
• Quiz xi

• Part 1 T he Game 1

• Chapter 1: The Root Cause 3
• Chapter 2: Handling Politics: Senior, Middle and
• Junior Level 29

• Part 2 Pawn, Bishop or Queen? 47

• Chapter 3: The Importance of Acting 49
• Chapter 4: People, Personalities and Politics 59
• Chapter 5: Riding the Relationship Roller Coaster 73
• Chapter 6: Prioritizing Relationships in the
• Corporate World 89

• Part 3 Checkmate: The Methods_x005F_x0008_103

• Chapter 7: Avoiding Political Pitfalls 105
• Chapter 8: Sharpen Your Influencing Skills 125
• Chapter 9: Emotions Fuel the Engine 149
• Chapter 10: Dealing with Unpleasant Situations 163
• Chapter 11: Develop Your Game Plan 179
• Chapter 12: Don’t Whine but Shine 195
• Contents
• Checkmate Office Politics
• viii

• Part 4 The Chessboard: Systemic

• Understanding_x005F_x0008_211
• Chapter 13: Implications of Culture 213
• Revisiting Office Vocabulary 231
• About the Author 239