In the
Career Survival Guide (McGraw-Hill) by Brian O’Connell, the author says to avoid the blame game when it comes to office politics. While some insist that the only way to play office politics is to ensure that somebody else loses, O’Connell suggests a defensive approach: “Expect the worst from some people. The key is to not let your guard down. Don’t underestimate what some people will do to get what you have.”