COURSE OVERVIEW
Navigating office politics is a common challenge in any workplace. Understanding the dynamics of office politics and learning how to navigate them effectively can greatly enhance your professional relationships and overall success. Our Office Politics workshop provides valuable insights and strategies for building better relationships, effective communication, and collaborative teamwork. By mastering the art of office politics, you can become a more successful and productive team member, contributing to a positive and thriving work environment.
COURSE OUTLINE
Module One: Getting Started
- Icebreaker
- Housekeeping Items
- The Parking Lot
- Workshop Objectives
Module Two: New Hires
- Company Core Values
- Building Relationships
- Encourage Respect
- Setting Ground Rules
- Case Study
- Module Two: Review Questions
Module Three: It’s About Interacting and Influencing
- Dealing with Different Personalities
- Build a Culture of Collaboration
- Be Nice to Everyone (Not Just Those That Can Help You)
- Be a Team Player
- Case Study
- Module Three: Review Questions
Module Four: Dealing With Rumors, Gossip, and Half-Truths
- It’s Effects on Moral
- Reinforce the Truth with Facts
- Do Not Participate
- Deal With it Swiftly
- Case Study
- Module Four: Review Questions
Module Five: Office Personalities (I)
- Complainer
- Gossiper
- Bully
- Negative Ned/Nancy
- Case Study
- Module Four: Review Questions
Module Six: Office Personalities (II)
- Information Keeper
- Know-it-All
- The Apple-Polisher
- Nosey Neighbor
- Case Study
- Module Six: Review Questions
Module Seven: Getting Support for Your Projects
- Gain Trust Through Honesty
- Be Assertive
- Blow Your Own Horn
- Make Allies
- Case Study
- Module Seven: Review Questions
Module Eight: Conflict Resolution
- The Importance of Forgiveness
- Neutralizing Emotions
- The Benefits of a Resolution
- The Agreement Frame
- Case Study
- Module Eight: Review Questions
Module Nine: Ethics
- Benefits of an Ethical Environment
- Lead by Example
- Ensuring Ethical Behavior
- Addressing Unethical Behavior
- Case Study
- Module Nine: Review Questions
Module Ten: You Are Not an Island
- Never Burn a Bridge
- Take the High Road
- Trust is a Two Way Street
- Don’t Hide in Your Office
- Case Study
- Module Ten: Review Questions
Module Eleven: Social Events Outside of Work
- How to Decline Politely
- Rules When Attending
- Meeting New People
- Conversation Do’s and Don’ts
- Case Study
- Module Eleven: Review Questions
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
- Words from the Wise
- Review of Parking Lot
- Lessons Learned
- Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations
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