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Articles in March, 2003 issue of Crain's Chicago Business

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  • Your Work How to Win at Office Politics

    How to Win at Office Politics

    Like it or not, every workplace is a political environment. But operating effectively within it doesn’t have to mean sucking up, lying, or slinging dirt. In its purest form, office politics is simply about getting from here to there: securing a promotion, seeing an idea come to fruition, or gaining support to make an organizational change. Playing the game well is about defending your position, earning respect, exchanging favors, and keeping your sanity amid the chaos. To get started, you need to know what you really want from work, then orient your political moves toward those goals. It all starts with strong relationships and helping others; those people in return make up the support system that helps you realize your goals. Here’s how it’s done.

  • Your Industry F-35 Problems Are Percolating for Lockheed-Martin

    F-35 Problems Are Percolating for Lockheed-Martin

    At a recent press availability the Air Force Secretary remained committed to the large number of F-35 aircraft planned to be procured. At the same time Lockheed Martin revealed that they were paying themselves for schedule and development issues. A major slip to the program will result in increased costs and perhaps less aircraft being bought.

  • Your Money Death in the Family: 12 Things to Do Now

    Death in the Family: 12 Things to Do Now

    Hang onto this essential checklist, so you’ll know what to do when the time comes.

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