CHAPTER 10

Navigating Organizational Politics

Whether you work in a small organization or large one, organizational politics are inevitable. This chapter focuses on raising your awareness of office politics that can hurt your project. To begin exploring this topic, complete the self-assessment questions in Worksheet 10-1, which are intended to reveal the current political climate of your organization.

Questions Answers
1. Does my project have senior-level visibility? (Yes or No)  
2. Is my project considered to be one of the top priorities for the company? (Yes or No)  
3. How long has the project sponsor for the department been in his ...

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