Using Positive Influencing Skills in the Workplace

    

Summary:
Many people understandably dislike the concept of office politics since it brings to mind manipulation, questionable tactics and closed doors. Yet politics need not be dirty. In fact, an understanding of office politics is a critical element in gaining resources and information to do your job. To be effective in any organization, political skill is needed.Through facilitated discussion, exercises, role play and brainstorming, this workshop will show you how to reframe the concept of office politics into a positive force. You’ll discover how to use different types of power; work effectively with others; build influence; understand the political give-and-take of any organization; and maintain high integrity.

Duration:
1 Day/Lecture

Audience:
This course is designed for anyone who wishes to improve their work climate, build influence, or work more effectively with others.

Topics:

• Introduction, roles and goals
• Politics are essentially about using power
• Organization culture and its influence on work climate
• Useful Communication Skills
• Handling Difficult Situations and People

Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites required for this course.

Last Update: May 22, 2013