Dewey Decimal650.1/3
SynopsisThe inside scoop… for when you want more than the official line! The hip buzzwords in the business and management world today suggest it's a completely democratic corporate world out there, that hierarchy and chainofcommand have gone the way of coatandtie Fridays and the "acceptable" fannypinch by the water cooler. Well, guess what—they haven't. The pecking order is alive and well in the American workplace, and if you want to succeed, you've got to know how to work it. You want the inside scoop. The Unofficial Guide to Climbing the Corporate Ladder is designed to give savvy professionals like you a foolproof appraisal of everything from the tricky contradictions of the 21stcentury workplace to the latest tips for communicating better, building a name for yourself, and dealing with the boss. In this book you'll get unbiased recommendations that are not influenced by any company, product, or organization. The Unofficial Guide to Climbing the Corporate Ladder is intensively inspected by The Unofficial Panel of Experts: Jill Frank has a weekly column and radio program on the Business News Network; Sara Unrue Koulen is a business consultant who specializes in integrating technology and office politics; and Susan M. Osborn, Ph.D is a business consultant and author. These specialists ensure that you are armed with the most uptodate insider information on the subject of career advancement and are told exactly what "the Official establishment" doesn't want you to know. Vital Information on how hiring and firing decisions are made Insider Secrets on effective networking MoneySaving Techniques for putting together a "look" for yourself that spells out confidence and style TimeSaving Tips on navigating the jungle of office politics The Latest Trends in careersavvy etiquette for facetoface encounters, phone communications, and business correspondence Handy Checklists and Charts for getting your boss on your side and promoting yourself visit us online at www.idgbooks.com, How to get ahead in business today! Everyone in the business world needs to know the "rules of success", whether worker or management honcho. The problem is, those rules keep changing -- inside tips are a necessity! It's no longer enough to work hard to succeed -- being politically savvy, following the rules of business etiquette, and knowing the secrets to climbing a ladder with many, many rungs are all crucial to corporate health. In The Unofficial Guide to Climbing the Corporate Ladder readers learn about: Giving -- and receiving -- constructive criticism gracefully Business communications -- exactly how private are they? Networking in the office and out, including avoiding sticky situations International business -- what to talk about and what to avoid on trips abroad Determining who your office friends really are -- before you find the letter opener stuck in your back, How to get ahead in business today Everyone in the business world needs to know the "rules of success," whether worker or management honcho. The problem is, those rules keep changing -- inside tips are a necessity It's no longer enough to work hard to succeed -- being politically savvy, following the rules of business etiquette, and knowing the secrets to climbing a ladder with many, many rungs are all crucial to corporate health. In The Unofficial Guide to Climbing the Corporate Ladder readers learn about: Giving -- and receiving -- constructive criticism gracefully Business communications -- exactly how private are they? Networking in the office and out, including avoiding sticky situations International business -- what to talk about and what to avoid on trips abroad Determining who your office friends really are -- before you find the letter opener stuck in your back