00:00:00 - Introduction to Office Politics

00:01:05 - Guest Introductions

00:06:00 - What is Office Politics?

00:09:15 - A Real-Life Example of Positive Office Politics

00:11:30 - How to Identify Political Situations

00:16:24 - Can You Avoid Office Politics?

00:19:05 - Is Politics Different in Startups vs. Big Companies?

00:24:21 - Best Practices for Navigating Office Politics

00:28:12 - Practical Advice for Newcomers

00:33:39 - Office Politics in a Remote Work Environment

00:45:58 - Quick Explainer: What is a POC (Proof of Concept)?

00:48:22 - The Power of Effective Communication

00:53:52 - Dealing with Difficult Colleagues and Inter-Team Tension

00:56:02 - How to Manage External Dependencies

01:01:20 - Different Approaches to Handling Dependencies

01:09:40 - How to Handle Workplace Conflicts

01:19:11 - Q&A: Is Being Neutral a Weakness?

01:22:13 - Q&A: Dealing with a Non-Technical Product Owner

01:25:35 - Q&A: How to Deal with Toxic Colleagues

01:31:25 - Q&A: Can a Manager Force You on a Project You’re Not Comfortable With?

01:33:20 - Q&A: How to Build a Relationship with Your Manager’s Manager

01:37:20 - Q&A: What Kind of Questions Should a Junior Avoid Asking a Senior?

01:40:28 - Scenario: Unfair Feedback or a Missed Promotion

01:53:19 - Scenario: A Colleague Takes Credit for Your Work

01:56:54 - Scenario: Receiving a “Blame” Email Late on a Friday

02:10:05 - Scenario: Dealing with an Unexpected, Urgent Deadline

02:14:46 - The Trap of “Positive” Toxicity (The “We Are Family” Culture)

02:25:46 - Picks of the Week

02:34:16 - Final Words & Conclusion