The Art of Office War is a daring, delightful, engaging and enlightening fusion of modern and ancient wisdoms, strategies and philosophies to understand, survive and prosper in the modern office.
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"Sun-Tzu meets David Brent" - Zach Everson, 7th February 2007, Washington, DC
In "The Art of Office War," Simon Drake combines the teachings of Sun-Tzu with the environment of "The Office." The result is a hilarious satire about what it takes to get ahead in the cubicle-lined battlefields of the 21st century.
"The Art of Office War" is both insightful and funny. "Everyone has their price, and if you don't believe it just look at your pay cheque." Yeah, that line hurt to read.
"The Art of Office War is your codex of strategy" - Samuel Z Jones, May 2007, London
Delicate readers may be distressed to discover that this book is not Politically Correct; like the writings of Machiavelli, The Art of Office War is concerned not with how people should behave but with what they actually do: people resort to low tactics in all walks of life, especially the office. Arm yourself with the knowledge to pre-empt any catastrophe that your colleagues may be brewing to poison your career, and seriously consider laying your own malicious schemes well in advance; The Art of Office War is your codex of strategy.
"...concise and can be read as an interesting narrative or as a tool..." Loch Pollard, Author / Travel Writer, 7th November 2006
The Art of Office War is a humorous account of the office environment. Drake’s evidence of having worked within both the corporate and public arenas is clear. His metaphor of the office as a battlefield is pinpoint accurate, and the chapter headings are reminiscent of an Army Officer’s handbook.
"This book will confirm your worst and most paranoid thoughts about your office." - Miss D, January 2007
--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.
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In "The Art of Office War," Simon Drake combines the teachings of Sun-Tzu with the environment of "The Office." The result is a hilarious satire about what it takes to get ahead in the cubicle-lined battlefields of the 21st century.
"The Art of Office War" is both insightful and funny. "Everyone has their price, and if you don't believe it just look at your pay cheque." Yeah, that line hurt to read. I'm a sole proprietor, but having read "The Art of Office War" I almost want to work in an office so I can test Simon Drake's advice. Almost.
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