Sun Tzu's Rules for Choosing Battles: The Conflict Strategy Every Indian Office Worker Needs

Not Every Slight Is a Battle Worth Fighting

Sun Tzu's first rule on conflict is the one most people skip: "He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight." The instinct in most Indian offices runs the opposite direction. A colleague takes credit in a presentation. A manager makes a cutting remark in front of the team. The reply-all reflex kicks in immediately.