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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.

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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 Relevance

Practical skills, tools and frameworks that learners can apply right away for long-lasting results.

Partnership Mindset

An unwavering commitment to helping achieve your business success and ease the work of HR and Talent Development professionals.

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