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Can't we all just get along?

Experts agree that people skills are probably the most valuable skill you can have in the modern workplace, where the art of the deal usually smooths ruffled egos, and helps build teamwork among disparate groups and departments.

Check out related resources around the Web on the topic, and increase your personal value by learning the the fine art of office politics, along with how-to's on influencing powerful people and power groups within the organization...

Power Relationships and Negotiation - Good tutorial from Monster.com on playing politics even before you get your foot in the door, with a focused discussion on nuanced power plays necessary in initial salary negotiations.

Politics Comes with the Office - Excellent, cut-throat look at the office political landscape with advice on keeping your ear close to the grapevine, tips and tricks to discerning real power players, and a wrap up from Greek philosopher, Plato, who advises “Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber.”

The Results vs Politics Conflict - The nut of the problem explained, - whereby hard workers find little time to play the game - with advice from an HR professional on coaching and encouraging the "results" oriented performer.

Office Politics - Online career coach counseling on the finer points of navigating one's way around "the complex stew of power, ambition, control and ego."

FORTUNE Quiz: Surviving Office Politics - How are your people smarts? Interactive self exam to test your knowledge with expert answers to given responses.

also see Feature Article -> Surviving Office Politics

also see in Office Life -> Dating Coworkers | Job Discrimination

Harassment on the Job | Annoying Coworkers

Resigned/Fired | Resume Guide | Time Management

Whistleblowing | Women's Work Issues