Why do you hate office politics? Yet office politics is unavoidable. Any group of people will try and establish power and authority through interactions.Good politics increase trust and thus the speed of work and collaboration. Maintaining focus helps you avoid negative politics that sap energy and risk your job. Be nice when you leave and don't burn bridgesUse Robert Cialdini's principles of persuasion to play positive politics at the workplace.

Source: Economic Times February 12, 2018 01:01 UTC