Handling Office Politics - Perth

# MANAGING OFFICE POLITICS: DEALING WITH BAD BOSSES, COWORKERS, AND OTHER OFFICE RATS: A Practical Guide to Managing People and Food in the Office Jungle (Volume 3)

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## Course Overview

We've all had the feeling that there's something going on under the surface at work, the hidden alliances, the quiet power struggles, the sense that success depends not just on what we produce but on how we navigate the social picture we find ourselves in. Politics are a part of any workplace, and although we might wish for a completely professional environment, being aware of organisational dynamics is key to career growth and personal happiness.

This course is not about making you a manipulative or playing the dirty games. It's not about denying reality or leaving jobs (not everyone can just up and quit the way Ms. Walsh did), but about learning to make your way in workplace relationships in an honest manner that also represents and defends your own interests and aspirations. You will learn how to spot informal power structures, create real professional connections, and manage difficult situations with grace and integrity.

Based on real life business challenges seen across Australian Business, this program addresses the practical problems that professionals face on a daily basis such as how to work with credit stealing peers, why certain people always get the best opportunities, and how to establish influence without conceding your values. Here we concentrate on building your political intelligence the capacity to interpret situations and act with cunning.

## Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

Study the organisation of power structures, both in and out of hierarchies, to know how decisions are actually made

Build real connections that result in reciprocal value and real influence

Utilise strategic communication tactics to successfully pitch and counter and manage pushback gracefully

Use boundary setting techniques to safeguard your well being while maintaining professional involvement.

Assess incidents at work to decide when an appropriate response is, and when you should raise the issue

Develop individual action plans to deal with particular political scenarios in their own workplaces

## What You Will Learn

**Module 1: Decoding the Political Landscape** You will learn how to analyse the actual political structure of your Organisation and understand who has influence, power, and networks of relationship within the organisation. We will train you to distinguish between hierarchical authority and real influence, and thus how the work actually gets done.

**Module 2: Authentic Professional Relationships** Acquire tangible strategies you can use to create authentic work relationships that can become beneficial to all parties. We'll discuss how to network authentically, develop and build trust over time and nurture professional relationships even when times get tough.

**Module 3: Skills of Strategic Communication** Learn to present your ideas, so they're heard and valued. You will develop specific techniques for giving feedback that lands, how to twist criticism into something constructive and how to communicate your accomplishments without sounding arrogant.

**Module 4: Addressing Challenging Political Situations** Tools to help you navigate common workplace issues such as: gossip, competing colleagues, favouritism and managing up when your boss is part of the struggle. We will offer practical scripts and strategies for real life situations.

**Module 5: Keeping It Real & Politically Savvy** Learn how to be a player, without compromising your integrity. Learn to establish healthy boundaries, spot toxic dynamics from day one and know when to take yourself out of harmful situations altogether.

**Module 6: Establishing Influence That Lasts** Learn the long term tactics for positive influence that are rooted in your values. You'll discover how to position yourself to take advantage of opportunities, sell your ideas successfully, and help others up the ladder while you climb your own career ladder.

## Course Benefits

With this program, you will receive practical takeaways to help you make changes in your work life today. You will improve your confidence in navigating complex human dynamics, have a clearer communication plan and be able to better protect your career while keeping good connections.

The skills you'll acquire will benefit you for the duration of your career, no matter your industry or position. You'll learn to be better at working in teams, at reading a situation for what it is and at developing the types of relationships that lead to professional opportunities.

## Concluding Remarks

When it comes to office politics, no workplace is immune, it's not a matter of if you'll find them as a new professional, but if you'll know how to skilfully navigate them. This course provides you with the awareness, tools, and confidence to engage the workplace professionally while remaining true to yourselves.

You'll walk away with tangible takeaways on how to navigate the political nightmare, how to generate authentic influence and confidence to engage in any workplace dynamic. Best of all, you'll have the knowledge to achieve political success without sacrificing your soul or sanity.

Whether you are dealing with office politics right now or simply want to be prepared in the future, this programme will ensure that you can get the best out of any workplace environment, with the ability to increase your political intelligence and effectiveness as a professional. Learning how to manage workplace relationships is essential for career success.