Chapter 2: The Art of Sycophancy

As a vital cog in the machine, it is your duty to grease the wheels of bureaucratic power.

Learn how to navigate the treacherous waters of office politics with our expert advice.

Section 2.1: The Five-Step Method to Getting Ahead

  1. Step 1: Identify the person in charge.
  2. Step 2: Identify their coffee mug.
  3. Step 3: Identify their preferred brand of coffee.
  4. Step 4: Identify the perfect ratio of brown-nosing to actual work.
  5. Step 5: Repeat as necessary.

Don't get left behind!

Step 6: Advanced Techniques for the Truly Ambitious

Section 2.2: The Secret to Making Friends with the Janitor

Building relationships with the people who really matter.

From finding common ground to sharing a decent lunch, learn how to make the janitor your ally.

Janitorial Affairs: A Guide to Navigating the Unsung Heroes of the Office

Remember, it's all about who you know, not what you do.

Or is it the other way around?

Chapter 3: The Art of Doing Nothing