(In my experience non-graduates, for instance, can find it very difficult to get above a certain level in some companies.) Keep your ear to the ground and mix with people from other departments and those who are in the know. Go along to social events and join in extra-curricular activities.
You can also talk to Jack’s agent. Graham Fearnley keeps his ear to the ground and you never know - he might tell us something.
If you’re in politics you have to cope with two sorts of people, the ones you can use, and the ones who want to use you. Father made sure he was well acquainted with both sorts. He kept his ear to the ground and he spent a lot of time in his office after hours.