The Rules of Work

"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

This is the book to help you achieve all your career ambitions - Short List, May 2008

Richard Templar is the author of 10 business books including several titles in the Fast Thinking series. Prior to taking up writing full time, he spent many years in managerial roles in a diverse range of businesses, from casinos to higher education, putting The Rules of Work to use for his own personal success.

It doesnt matter what job you do, what industry you work in, what career path you follow, it doesnt matter if you are self employed or a lowly minion in a vast organisation - there are ten simple rules to follow if you want to get on, get ahead and get promoted. Follow them and your rise will be swift and meteoric. You will appear stylish, smart, clever, languid, cool, collected, confident and very, very capable. The Rules apply no matter what you do.

Contents list

 Rule

1.1: Get your walk noticed

1.2: Never stand still

1.3: Volunteer carefully

1.4: Carve out a niche for yourself

1.5: Under promise and over deliver

1.6: Know something the others don't

1.7: Be 100 per cent committed

1.8: Enjoy what you are doing

1.9 Develop the right attitude

1.10: Never let anyone know how hard you work

2.1: Dress well

2.2: Cultivate a smile

2.3: No limp fish develop the perfect handshake

2.4: Exude confidence and energy

2.5: Develop a style that gets you noticed

2.6: Pay attention to personal grooming

2.7: Be attractive

2.8 Be cool

2.9 Speak well

2.10: Write well

3.1: Know what you want long term

3.2: Know what you want short term

3.3: Study the promotion system

3.4: Develop a game plan

3.5: Set objectives

3.6: Know your role

3.7: Know your yourself strengths and weaknesses

3.8: Identify key times and events

3.9: Anticipate threats

3.10: Look for opportunities

4.1: Don't gossip xx

4.2: Don't bitch

4.3: Stand up for others

4.4: Compliment people sincerely

4.5: Be cheerful and positive

4.6: Ask questions

4.7: Use 'please' and 'thank you'

4.8 Don't swear

4.9 Be a good listener

4.10 Only speak sense

 5.1: Know the ethics of your industry

5.2: Know the legalities of your industry

5.3: Set personal standards

5.4: Never lie

5.5: Never cover up for anyone else

5.6: Keep records

5.7: Know the difference between the truth and the whole truth

5.8: Cultivate your support/contacts/friends

5.9: Understand others' motives

5.10: Assume everyone else is playing by different rules

6.1: Know the corporate culture

6.2: Speak the language

6.3: Dress up or down accordingly

6.4: Be adaptable in your dealings with different people

6.5: Know where to hang out, and when

6.6: Understand the s...