Be a fly on the wall on monday. Doing so gives you far better insight than making any power play would. Observe and learn. Then you and a key ally can take action on tuesday and wednesday, letting your instincts guide you. You can expect extremes in behavior around you, but your nimble response keeps all the balls in the air. At the end of the workweek, concentrate as much as possible on solo projects. Working with a partner or a team would just slow you down now. Indulge your passion for education this weekend. Read up on the latest developments in your field and you'll be ahead of the game.