Managing Perceptions While Staying True to Yourself
Politics in the workplace—the strategic art of influencing, persuading, and navigating systems to achieve outcomes—further complicates double consciousness. In politically charged environments like consultancies, individuals often feel compelled to prioritise what is seen as immediately necessary over what is inherently authentic.
The Power of Healthy Conflict
Despite these obstacles, the CEO remains critical of the team’s lack of progress, publicly questioning their competence and commitment. However, the blame lies squarely with unclear priorities, withheld resources, and absent leadership.