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Here you will find practical tips and tricks on how to deal with the different unwritten rules.

Negotiation Techniques

A seven-year-old girl politely asks the butcher, “May I have a slice of sausage?” The butcher had been about to forget the usual piece of sausage for children. “Girls who ask get skipped,” scolds one ...

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Dealing with Political Games in Organizations

I like to distinguish between political games and unwritten rules. For me, they are not the same. I prefer to set a moral boundary.

Unwritten rules are the guidelines within an organization. You coul...

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The Power of Preparation in a Negotiation

Elisa works at a large energy company and has progressed to become an organizational advisor. She has been working there for 1.5 years, and her team consists of 8 people. She strikes up a conversation...

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How do I learn strategic networking: networking with people you don't like.

 Let me get straight to the point. I hate networking. It's just not my thing at all!

On one hand, I'm an introvert, so I don't get any energy from communicating with lots of people at once, and on th...

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I want to get a promotion: but how?

Madisson is an expert in the field of nuclear energy. She works for a large power supply company. Her role is placed under James, who reports directly to the board of directors. James is retiring soon...

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Having a Career as a Woman: What You Need to Know

 Maria recently completed her Master's degree and started as a trainee at a large energy company. She graduated cum laude due to her dedication, hard work, and ambition.

Full of energy, Maria began h...

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Being Modest as a Woman can be a Career Pitfall

Esther works in the risk management department of a bank. Her supervisor has been frequently absent due to a prolonged illness, and at his request, she has been taking over his tasks. It's uncertain i...

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Women and imposter syndrome

Abigail works for a large international insurance company. She is very knowledgeable in her field, detail-oriented, and aims to do everything 100% perfect. She always prepares excellently because she ...

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My manager does not want a woman as his successor.

I don't want a female successor!

Yes, this is really what Myriam was told by her male boss.

Her director is ultimately responsible for a European country, namely France, of an organization with offi...

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