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Colin Gautrey has coached and mentored executives in global organizations for more than fifteen years and is cofounder of Politics at Work<&trade;>, a specialized consultancy that helps to build influencing skills in the workplace.

Mike Phipps is cofounder of Politics at Work<&trade;> and has been coaching and training executives since 1990. Phipps and Gautrey are also the authors of 21 Dirty Tricks at Work.

Preface.

Chapter 1: Political Rival.
You've always played it straight and got good results. Now you're up against a strong and cunning political rival who seems determined to derail your success.

Chapter 2: Power Vacuum.
Your boss has moved on, and a successor has yet to be appointed. Suddenly, nobody is quite sure what to do.

Chapter 3: Victoria's Secrets.
You've got the inside track on a big issue, and you are bound by confidentialityâ?? but everyone keeps asking anyway.

Chapter 4: Troublemaker.
You have a troublemaker in your team who is extremely well connected. You'd like to fire himâ??but you can't!

Chapter 5: Consultant's Rule.
You're going to be judged on the success of a project, but consultants with a direct line to the CEO are doing most of the work and getting it wrong.

Chapter 6: Tough Act to Follow.
Thrilled at your new appointment, you are dismayed to discover that everybody keeps telling you how great your predecessor was, and they seem unable to accept you.

Chapter 7: Home Alone.
Your main political ally has suddenly left the organization, and only now do you realize that you have very few friends in high places.

Chapter 8: Turf Wars.
Two powerful people are fighting to win control of your functionâ??and you are caught in the middle.

Chapter 9: Mr. Nice Guy.
Many powerful people keep demanding things of you, and you fear the consequences of saying no.

Chapter 10: The Apprentice.
The new guy has arrived and is strongly favored by the CEO. He is creating lots of disruption for your team.

Chapter 11: The Emperor Wears Prada.
You have a compelling vision and a practical plan that nobody is opposing or resisting. Is this too good to be true?

Chapter 12: Culture Shock.
In your new organization, you are unable to make things happen, and are failing to get the results you expect.

Chapter 13: Firestarter.
You were hired to push through change, even if that meant starting a few fires and upsetting people. However, resistance is growing, and your support has vanished.

Chapter 14: The Outsider.
You are outside of the main power circles and find it difficult to influence the right people to get the job done.

Chapter 15: Friendly Fire.
Your team is spending too much time and energy fighting each other, rather than fighting the competition.

Chapter 16: Road to Nowhere.
The pressure is on to head up a special project, yet you strongly suspect that it will lead you into a career dead end.

Chapter 17: The Status Trap.
Your position carries high status which should enable you to get things done, yet you seem powerless to influence those below you.

Chapter 18: The Success Trap.
You've been highly successful, but suddenly, everything seems to be going wrong.

Chapter 19: The Interim.
You've accepted a fantastic job. The problem is that you've been toldâ??and everyone knowsâ??it's only a temporary position. That's when things quickly start to get awkward.

Chapter 20: Spin Doctor.
The president is due to arrive, and your boss has told you not to reveal a serious flaw in the proposal. He said to use a bit of spin.

Chapter 21: A New Charter for Career Success.

Conclusion: Seizing the Opportunity.

Building on Your Success.

Index.

"...it's brisk and no-nonsense...accessible and well-written. Reader's will find the 'Action to take' boxes particularly helpful" (PersonnelToday.com, December 5th 2008)