Office Politics for Managers

You have likely experienced some form of Office Politics. Working with different personalities, opinions, backgrounds, and values is a challenge in any environment. It is an inevitable fact that when people are working together personalities can and will clash. No one is an island, so working together as a team is incredibly important for the organization and every employee.

Office Politics is about creating and maintaining better relationships. It is about communicating and working with your peers and colleagues in a way that is mutually beneficial. Employees who understand the positive aspects of Office Politics are better team members and end up being more successful and productive.

Learning Objectives:

• Explain the purpose and benefits of office politics
• Describe how to set boundaries and ground rules for new employees
• Discover how to interact and influence colleagues
• Interpret how to manage various personality types in the office
• Explain how to gain support and effectively network
• Recognize how you are a part of a group and how you function

How will you benefit:

• Improved performance
• Greater employee retention and morale
• Stronger communication and collaboration
• Reduced stress and conflict
• Improved morale and confidence
• Opportunity for career advancement
• Stronger relationships

Who should attend:

• Any individual who seeks from benefiting from managing office politics

 Course Format: Live instructor led (synchronous) 

Course Duration: 8 hours