From this workshop that i know this is not an ideal world, we have to laugh at boss's un-funny jokes, write appreciation card for someone who does not deserve it, and even cultivate that you cant stand.
Because it is not an ideal world, politics happen in offices is normal, to climb up to your highest peak of your career and to size up your boss is crucial for survival in a company.
shine at meetings, appear articulate, ask diligent questions.
appear cool under pressure.
display business manners and etiquette.
Gaining support from co-workers
team player.
avoid being despised and hated.
size up your boss
do not make favourite comments about your boss's enemies.
understand what your boss regard as good performance.
what kind of office policies does my boss practise.
getting your boss to your side
cover your boss's bloopers
help your boss to succeed and avoid upstaging him
maintain frequent contact with your boss, such as planning business trip with him.
I learnt that in a corporate, politics within the office is inevitable, if you want to shine and emerge above the rest, the best is to know how to tackle office politics. Be a team player, do not do your job blindly, do your job with recognition from your boss. Know when to appear indispensable, because appear indispensable might hamper your chances of a promotion.
