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Office politics 101 — how to protect yourself
by Rosli Baharum·January 12, 2026
Document everything by email. Build genuine relationships across teams. Be consistently reliable, that is your best shield.
by Rosli Baharum·January 12, 2026
Document everything by email. Build genuine relationships across teams. Be consistently reliable, that is your best shield.
The email paper trail advice is the most practical take on office politics I have seen. Non-confrontational and effective.
Never vent about colleagues in writing, ever. Even to people you trust. Digital messages can be forwarded.