Course Highlights
Workplace politics can be a daunting and complex topic, but it’s one that every manager needs to understand. In this course, you’ll learn how to navigate the political landscape of your workplace, build relationships with key stakeholders, and get ahead without playing dirty.
As a manager, navigating through these intricate dynamics is crucial, and that’s where our course, “Dealing Workplace Politics for Managers”, comes into play. Set against the backdrop of real managerial challenges, this course weaves through the nuances of onboarding new hires, the essence of interacting and influencing, and the minefield of rumours and half-truths.
Venture further to unveil the tapestry of office personalities, each thread unique, and learn how to weave them into a harmonious design. Knowing how to gather support for your projects can make the difference between success and stagnation; this course offers golden nuggets on achieving just that. As every manager knows, conflicts are inevitable, but mastering their resolution can be your crown jewel. Ethics play a pivotal role, and this course doesn’t shy away from that. After all, a manager is a part of the ecosystem, not an isolated entity.
But the learning isn’t confined to the four walls of your office. The social tapestry outside work, with its events and gatherings, also plays a pivotal role in managerial success. So, whether it’s the office conference room or an informal gathering, this course ensures you stand tall, confident, and prepared.
Learning outcome
- Define workplace politics and understand its different forms.
- Identify the different types of office personalities and develop strategies for managing them.
- Build rapport and trust with colleagues, and develop effective communication and persuasion skills.
- Identify and deal with negative rumours and gossip.
- Resolve conflict peacefully and constructively, build consensus, and foster collaboration.
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Why should I take this course?
- Navigate workplace complexities with increased confidence.
- Enhance your leadership skills in varied office situations.
- Improve professional relationships and networking opportunities.
- Learn how to navigate the political landscape of your workplace.
- Build relationships with key stakeholders.
Career Path
- Office Manager
- Team Leader
- Department Head
- Operations Manager
- Human Resources Manager
Requirements
- A management role or aspiration towards one
- Must be willing to learn and grow.
- Must be able to commit to the course requirements.
- Basic understanding of office environments and interpersonal relationships.
Course Curriculum
Course Curriculum
| Section 01: New Hires | |||
| Module One New Hires | 00:04:00 | ||
| Section 02: It’s About Interacting and Influencing | |||
| Module Two It’s About Interacting and Influencing | 00:04:00 | ||
| Section 03: Dealing with Rumors, Gossip, and Half - Truths | |||
| Module Three Dealing with Rumors, Gossip, and Half – Truths | 00:04:00 | ||
| Section 04: Office Personalities (I) | |||
| Module Four Office Personalities (I) | 00:05:00 | ||
| Section 05: Office Personalities (II) | |||
| Module Five Office Personalities (II) | 00:05:00 | ||
| Section 06: Getting Support for Your Projects | |||
| Module Six Getting Support for Your Projects | 00:04:00 | ||
| Section 07: Conflict Resolution | |||
| Module Seven Conflict Resolution | 00:05:00 | ||
| Section 08: Ethics | |||
| Module Eight Ethics | 00:05:00 | ||
| Section 09: You Are Not an Island | |||
| Module Nine You Are Not an Island | 00:04:00 | ||
| Section 10: Social Events Outside of Work | |||
| Module Ten Social Events Outside of Work | 00:05:00 | ||
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1 Year Access 
1 Students -
45 minutes