- Paperback: 240 pages
- Publisher: Pearson Education Canada; 1 edition (Oct 11 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0273662716
- ISBN-13: 978-0273662716
- Product Dimensions: 21.2 x 13.8 x 1.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 381 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #139,052 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"This is a definitive code for personal business success...Key points, concisely made, that can steer anyone through the minefield of office life."
Management Today
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"This is a definitive code for personal business success... Key points, concisely made, that can steer anyone through the minefield of office life."
Management Today
Some people seem to be just great at their job. They glide effortlessly onwards and upwards through all the politics, the back stabbing, the system, the nonsense that goes on. They always seem to say and do the right thing. Everybody likes them. They get pay rises and promotion. They get on with the boss. And somehow, they do all these without breaking much of a sweat or seeming to put in excess effort.Is there something they do that we don't? Is it a natural ability or something we could all learn? The answer is a most definite and resounding yes. They know the 'Rules of Work'. These rules are about how you are seen to be doing your job - brilliantly and efficiently. They are about how you appear to others - successful and confident. The Rules of Worktakes simple information about how people relate to each other in a completely artificial environment - the workplace - and uses it to promote your rise up the ladder of success. This is the book for you if you want to get on and up without becoming ruthless or unpleasant. This is the book for you if you want to be successful and still be able to live with yourself, and be regarded as a thoroughly decent person by your colleagues and bosses.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Lot of Basic Information,
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This review is from: The Rules of Work: A definitive code for personal success (Paperback)
There are things in life and business that are caught, not taught. At least there used to be.With this book, Richard Templar takes many of those elements and puts them in a concise and easy form for those who are not fortunate enough to have a mentor, father or some other figure who will take the time and interest in them to teach them. An easy read, it demands returning on occassion to "brush up" on these kernels of wisdom. Many will read. Only some will deliberately put them into practise. Those who do will reap the benefits. A standard reference that I keep hidden in my desk. You should too.
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Some good points, but forgets that we are human beings,
By "jknho" (uk) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Rules of Work: A definitive code for personal success (Paperback)
This book is very easy to read, and is split up into nice little bite-size chunks with tips on how to act in a workplace and increase your chances of going up the ladder.It promotes things like don't gossip no matter what, walk the walk and talk the talk, etc. and makes you aware of things that you should look out for in your colleagues. However, if you have some level of human compassion and if you really do carry out every single rule in the book, you may end up being pretty disgusted at yourself, going out at all human expense just to climb up the corporate ladder. The tone the author uses makes the 'rulebook' appear as some kind of cult, and 'no one must know you read this rule book, otherwise you are not a rule player'. Sometimes I found it a bit offensive and manipulative, and makes me wonder whether the author has any moral values or human emotions.
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3.5 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews) 7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Some good points, but forgets that we are human beings,
By "jknho" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Rules of Work: A definitive code for personal success (Paperback)
This book is very easy to read, and is split up into nice little bite-size chunks with tips on how to act in a workplace and increase your chances of going up the ladder.It promotes things like don't gossip no matter what, walk the walk and talk the talk, etc. and makes you aware of things that you should look out for in your colleagues. However, if you have some level of human compassion and if you really do carry out every single rule in the book, you may end up being pretty disgusted at yourself, going out at all human expense just to climb up the corporate ladder. The tone the author uses makes the 'rulebook' appear as some kind of cult, and 'no one must know you read this rule book, otherwise you are not a rule player'. Sometimes I found it a bit offensive and manipulative, and makes me wonder whether the author has any moral values or human emotions. 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Guide,
By Colin Ong TS - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Rules of Work: A definitive code for personal success (Paperback)
Richard's book is suitable for readers who want to get ahead in the workplace and need a "no-holds-barred" view. The book is divided into short sections of advice which reveal Richard's extensive experience in this subject matter:My Favourites: 1) Under promise and over deliver Rule 1.5 Good guide for job-seekers and the newly-employed. Very easy to read and suitable for all working people. |
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