How Work Works: The Subtle Science of Getting Ahead by Michelle P. King - Non Fiction - Hardback

Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Hardback. ISBN: 9780063224575. Publisher: Harper Business. Overview:. How Work Works is a revelatory guide from organisational expert Dr Michelle P. King, uncovering the hidden, unwritten rules that truly determine career success. Drawing on two decades of research into how workplaces really function, King shows why talent and hard work alone rarely guarantee advancement. Instead, she reveals how to read informal networks, adapt to shifting workplace cultures, and build genuine influence. Practical, research-backed and refreshingly honest, this hardback is essential reading for anyone who wants to get ahead in their career while staying true to who they are.. About the Book:. In How Work Works, Dr Michelle P. King distils more than ten years of organisational research and interviews with hundreds of professionals who reached leadership positions into a practical framework for career success. Rather than relying on outdated advice, King argues that understanding an organisation's unwritten rules is the real key to getting ahead. The book is structured around five core areas: navigating informal networks, developing self-awareness, adapting to change, securing advancement, and finding lasting fulfilment at work. King combines rigorous research with real workplace stories, making complex organisational dynamics feel accessible and immediately applicable. Readers learn to identify who really holds influence, build authentic relationships that open doors, and recognise the biases and politics that can otherwise derail a career. Crucially, the book does not encourage readers to compromise their values to succeed; instead, it offers strategies for achieving ambitions while remaining authentic. Named an Inc. Magazine Non-Obvious Book Awards pick, How Work Works has resonated with professionals at every career stage, from graduates entering the workforce to senior leaders navigating organisational change. It is a book about career strategy, but