The End of Office Politics as Usual

A Complete Strategy for Creating a More Productive and Profitable Organization

Author: Lawrence B. MacGregor Serven
Pub Date: 2007
Your Price: $24.95
ISBN: 0814406645
Format: Hardcover

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Endorsements for The End of Office Politics as Usual

"The End of Office Politics as Usual provides an insightful look at the realities of organizational politics and provides practical strategies and tools for wading through the political jungle. Larry Serven’s book is a must read for those wanting to get a checkmate in the game of political chess at work."— Richard Chang, CEO, Richard Chang Associates, and author of The Passion Plan and The Passion Plan at Work.

"Unusually good advice. You’ll never look at office politics the same way again."—Bob Rosner, co-author of The Boss’s Survival Guide and internationally syndicated columnist.

"Too few of today’s enterprises get this powerful message. . . . Articulate, eminently practical. . . . Read and study this book, and you and your team will reap the benefits of the end of office politics."— Thomas L. Doorley, III, Chairman, CEO, Sage Partners

"The End of Office Politics as Usual is the first book to look at office politics as a serious business issue that must be addressed before any major investment—in innovation, reengineering, or technology—can be a success. Larry Serven gives us a roadmap for preparing an enterprise to create the future."—Terry Ribb, Global Innovation Team, Deloitte Consulting Team

"Serven’s stories of political scheming are enough to make your blood run cold. If your company is a victim of this ailment—and whose isn’t?—buy this book. The ’tips and tricks’ of the last chapter are worth the price all by themselves.—John Case, author of Open-Book Management

Harvard Business Review: "Detailed stories of individual employees liven up the advice in this very practical book."

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