golden rules of work
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The Rules of Work
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Current Scenario
Some people seem to be just great at their job. They glide effortlessly
onwards and upwards through all the politics, the back stabbing, thesystem, the nonsense that goes on. They always seem to say and do theright thing. Everybody likes them. They get pay rises and promotion. Theyget on with the boss. And somehow, they do all these without breakingmuch of a sweat or seeming to put in excess effort.
Is there something they do that we dont? Is it a natural ability orsomething we could all learn?
The answer is a most definite and resounding YES
They know the 'Rules of Work'. These rules are about how you are seen tobe doing your jobbrilliantly and efficiently. They are about how youappear to otherssuccessful and confident.
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So what are rules to succeed inyour work place
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RULE 1 - WALK YOURTALK Get your work noticed
Never stand still
Volunteer carefully
Carve out a niche for yourself Under promise and over deliver
Know something other dont
Be 100 per cent committed
Enjoy what you are doing Develop the right attitude
Never let anyone know how hard you work
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RULE 2 -KNOW THAT YOURE BEINGJUDGED AT ALL TIMES Dress well
Cultivate a smile
No limp fish-develop the perfecthandshake
Develop a style that gets you noticed
Pay attention to personal grooming
Be attractive
Be cool Speak well
Write well
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RULE 3 - HAVE A PLAN Know what you want long term
Know what you want short term
Study the promotion system
Develop a game plan Set objectives
Know your role
Know yourself-strengths and weaknesses
Identify key times and events Anticipate threats
Look for opportunities
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RULE 4 - IF YOU CANT SAYANYTHING NICE-SHUT UP Dont gossip
Dont bitch
Stand up for others
Compliment people sincerely Be cheerful and positive
Ask questions
Use please and thank you
Dont swear Be a good listener
Only speak sense
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RULE 5 - LOOK AFTER YOURSELF Know the ethics of your industry
Know the legalities of your industry
Set personal standards
Never cover up for anyone else Keep records
Know the difference between the truth and the whole truth
Cultivate your support/contacts/friends Understand others motives
Assume everyone else is playing by different rules
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RULE 6 - BLEND IN Know the corporate culture Speak the language
Dress up or down accordingly
Be adaptable in your dealings with different
people Know where to hang out, and when
Understand the social protocols
Know the rules about authority Know the rules about the office hierarchy
Never disapprove of others
Understand the herd mentality
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RULE 7 - ACT ONE STEPAHEAD Dress one step ahead Talk one step ahead
Act one step ahead
Think one step ahead
Address corporate issues and problems
Talk of we rather than I
Walk the walk
Spend more time with senior staff Get people to assume you have already made thestep
Prepare for the step after next
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RULE 8 - CULTIVATEDIPLOMACY Ask questions in times of conflict
Dont take sides
Know when to keep your opinions to yourself
Be conciliatory Never lose your temper
Never get personal
Know how to handle other peoples anger
Stand your ground Be objective about the situation
Put things in perspective
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RULE 9 - KNOW THE SYSTEM Know all the unspoken rules of office life Know what to call everyone
Know when to stay late and when to go early
Know the theft or perks rule
Identify the people who count Be on the right side of the people who count
Be well up on new management techniques
Know the undercurrents and hidden agendas
Know the favourites and cultivate them Know the mission statement-and understand it
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RULE 10 - HANDLE THEOPPOSITION Identify the opposition
Study them closely
Dont back-stab
Know the psychology of promotion Dont give too much away
Keep your ear to the ground
Make the opposition seem irreplaceable
Dont damn the opposition with faint praise
Capitalize on the career enhancing moments
Cultivate the friendship and approval of your
colleagues
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