How Work Works: The Subtle Science of Getting Ahead Without Losing Yourself

The book "How Work Works" is a unique and revelatory guide to understanding and navigating the unwritten rules of the workplace, the key to achieving success, finding meaning, and staying true to your authentic self in today's business world. Michelle King, an organizational expert, has discovered that people who succeed possess a particular skill: they know how workplaces work. She offers her proprietary framework based on over ten years of research and hundreds of employees who reached leadership positions, focusing on five key areas: navigating informal networks, developing self-awareness and awareness of others, learning the skills you need to be adaptive to changing conditions, getting support for your next promotion, and finding meaning and fulfillment at work.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 12 October 2023
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

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A unique and revelatory guide to understanding and navigating the unwritten rules of the workplace—the key to achieving success, finding meaning, and staying true to your authentic self in today's business world—from the organizational expert and celebrated author of The Fix.

In her two decades researching organizations, Michelle King has discovered that people who succeed possess a particularly unique skill: They know how workplaces work. More specifically, to get ahead, they do not rely on the often generic and outdated written formal rules that have defined the workplace for a century. Instead, they have learned to gauge how they should behave and perform by becoming aware of informal (and unspoken) rules that exist just below the surface, rather than "formal" organizational guidelines.

In this one-of-a-kind guide, King offers her proprietary framework based on over ten years of research and hundreds of employees who reached leadership positions. By focusing on five key areas—navigating informal networks; developing self-awareness and awareness of others; learning the skills you need to be adaptive to changing conditions; getting support for your next promotion; and finding meaning and fulfillment at work—King teaches every professional how to understand and make these systems work for them and achieve their career ambitions.

The new world of work requires a new way of working. With more people vying for top positions, a volatile, unpredictable global workplace, and an ever-evolving landscape, it is increasingly important for employees to understand how to negotiate the unspoken and intangible elements of workplace culture.

In How Work Works, King dispels the myths and misconceptions surrounding the modern workplace and provides a clear roadmap for success. She offers practical advice on how to navigate the complex dynamics of the workplace, build strong relationships, and achieve your goals.

Whether you are a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, this book will help you navigate the challenges of the workplace and achieve your full potential. So why wait? Start reading How Work Works today and take control of your career!

Weight: 358g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780063224575