Managing
Organizational Politics
Influence & Persuasion | Interpersonal Development | Sales & Business Development
Course Overview
This program teaches individuals that managing organizational politics is critical for professional success. Based on the book, Survival of the Savvy, this program takes the mystery out of organizational politics and teaches practical strategies to ethically use politics in order to be influential.
Format & Length
Virtual versions available
Half-day in-person program
One-day in-person program
Two-day in-person program
Audience
High Potentials
Individual Contributors
Team Leaders
First-Line Leaders
Managers
Senior Leaders
Methods
Self-Inventory
Case Study
Optional: Online Inventory
Real-Life Application
Group Discussions
Pairs Practices with Feedback
Reference Checklist
You may need this program if...
Employees have an inability to sell ideas.
Individuals don't understand your organization’s criteria for success.
Leaders and others are worried about their ideas not being supported by others.
Individuals at all levels, but especially those early in their careers are being underestimated or pigeonholed.
Employees lack a network of allies and advocates.
Sales representatives don't always pick up on organizational dynamics that are at play in business-to-business sales.
Program Outcomes:
Recognize potentially negative actions of overly political, power-oriented colleagues, bosses or customers—and yourself.
Learn practical, non-manipulative strategies for entering the political arena while maintaining integrity.
Learn how to present your ideas or challenges others’ ideas with appropriately firm vocabulary, and adjust your language according to the power dynamics of the situation.
Help people accept and manage organizational politics as reality in most people's professional life.
Proven solutions with
meaningful business outcomes.
Tailored and Bespoke Offerings |
Custom learning solutions built for ease of implementation, that seamlessly integrate with existing systems. |
Real-World
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Practical skills, tools and frameworks that learners can apply right away for long-lasting results. |
Partnership
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An unwavering commitment to helping achieve your business’ success and ease the work of HR and Talent Development professionals. |
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