Office politics is rarely discussed openly, yet it shapes promotion, influence and career survival. This lesson examines how workplace dynamics actually operate: when relationships help, when they backfire, and how senior staff really evaluate the people beneath them. Because in most organisations, professionalism and political judgement are not the same thing. My full italki profile: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8425021

By the end of this lesson, you will have: 1. Expanded your vocabulary for discussing authority and informal power at work. 2. Analysed how behaviour is interpreted by senior colleagues in real workplace situations. 3. Judged when compliance, resistance, or silence is the smarter move. 4. Evaluated the political risks of everyday office decisions and interactions. 5. Received written feedback on precision, tone, and strategic use of language.