Politics will always exist in the workplace - as ultimately it is an expression of power. It can become a powerful overriding force, leading to poor processes and all the ills which accompany it. Why? Limited team engagement, limited organisational engagement. Limited engagement around. Professionalism and Politics in the work place is inversely related. The higher the level of professionalism the lower the level of political influences and visa versa.
This subject of politics and process is something I will explore in future articles.
