Office Politics

Description:
The course was designed to cover critical business and professional development topics in the shortest time possible. With a wealth of hands-on exercises, the course keeps you engaged and help you retain critical skills.

Designed to be used by workers at all levels, this innovative new course addresses both the positive and negative aspects of office politics. It not only explains why political situations are so common, it also shows how you can use them to your benefit. Learn how to confidently and diplomatically respond to unfair situations, and even how to recover from your own political blunders. Discover the five simple rules of office politics that will enhance your career. The importance of mutual understanding and respect in dealing with office politics is emphasized, but tips of recognizing devious tactics are also provided.

Duration: One day

Table of Contents:

Introduction

Section 1: Understanding Workplace Politics
The Meaning of Office Politics
Politics Has Changed
Do You Need to Play the Game to Stay?

Section 2: The Way It Is
Why Political Situations Are Common
Your True Choices
The Endless Campaign
How Power Enables

Section 3: Politics Can Improve Your Career
How to Remain Politically Correct
The Power of Focus
Recognizing and Recovering from Mistakes
How to Use Political Correctness

Section 4: Devious Tactics Can Destroy
Recognize Devious Tactics
Avoid the Attackers
Never Lose Control
Are You Too Predictable?
Understanding Behavior

Section 5: The Long and Short of Office Relationships
Support at Every Level
Peers and Power Plays
Exploited Weaknesses
Your Communication Style
Glory Seeking or Healthy Ambition
Teamwork, Talent, Tensions
The Truth About R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
Workplace Friendships

Section 6: The Art of Political Negotiations
Negotiate with Skill
Political Styles
Knowledge and Political Negotiating Power

Section 7: Political Liberty
Your Political Rights
Politically Naïve to Politically Wise
Addressing Unacceptable Behavior
Your Strategy for Survival
It’s Not Whether You Win or Lose, Or Is It?