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3D Training and Development :: May 13, 2008

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Removing the Political Mask

To establish how political your organisation is, rate each statement as:
Very familiar, Partly true or Rarely applies

	The reorganisation of departments and responsibilities always seems to favour some parties more than others
	Decisions come out of the blue when it is clear that they have been discussed in secret for months
	People are often running each other down – but never to their face
	On occasions you find others have got the recognition for what was your hard work
	There is a distinct impression that decisions have already been made ahead of meetings taking place
	Some people seem far more interested in their own goals than doing what is best for the organisation
	Promotions and appointments do not always seem to reflect individual’s abilities
	Finding out who caused the problem often takes precedence over looking for the solution
	The rumour mill frequently seems better informed than the formal communication channels
	The culture within the organisation is very competitive, yet the external competition hardly seems to get mentioned

Your Score:

Score of 30
– Oh dear…
Scores of 20 to 29
– Call us now – your organisation needs us!! (don’t be too down – you are in good company)
Scores of 15 to 20
– Moderate political environment, be careful of the cunning foxes in your organisation
Scores of 10 to 15
– Can you call us to investigate your company – we need to use you as a case study for others on how unpolitical an organisation can be …