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Review by Roza Helin Dere, LL.B., LL.M.

This guide on how to handle organizational politics is a great guide for anyone at the start of their career trying to succeed at any workplace.

The book is well structured and the lessons are divided into relevant sections for certain situations, which allows for a precise revision when one becomes especially relevant depending on the personal circumstances (which might be ‘How to Keep a Job,’ ‘How to Get Fired’ or ‘How to Negotiate.’)

The author provides the readers with a valuable toolkit to understand unspoken rules and interpersonal dynamics at play at any workplace that need to be understood to succeed and aren’t taught in school. The book is about navigating what makes an organization what it is: the people behind it.

The lessons themselves have proven to stand the test of time, as evidenced by the anecdotes from the author’s life and experiences working in different fields and countries. Simultaneously, the book also picks up on current workplace trends such as remote work, home office and the importance of your online social media footprint.

The writing makes for a fun and modern read, infused with many examples, anecdotes and even quotes ranging from Cesar to Santa.

The book teaches people at the start of their career how to navigate tough situations and tough people. It concludes with valuable Appendices that provide examples for Applications, Cover Letters, and Elevator Pitches to make it into the organization in the first place.

- Roza Helin Dere, LL.B., LL.M.


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