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Office Politics: Training Course

Learn how to identify and manage office politics and workplace conflict. Discover the skills and techniques needed to deal with certain behaviours and situations.

Teams from £1,850 / $2,960 UK|EAME / USA
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Individuals from £14.99 UK|EAME
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Office Politics: Training Course
Communication Skills
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Course outcomes

  • This course shows participants how to distinguish between good and bad politics in the workplace.
  • Delegates will be much more aware of the reasons office politics develop and how people react to them.
  • They'll know what to do when they encounter bad office politics and instead can become office diplomats.
  • Attendees will be far more conscious of how to work better with people when the environment becomes political.
  • And in possession of strategies to navigate their way through the challenges, with the ability to work with people if the environment does become political.

Delivery options

Group size: Workshops, from 2-hour sessions to full-day, for small (up to 12), medium (up to 25), or large groups up to 50. High-impact keynote sessions of up to 90 minutes, for audiences from 51 to 200+ participants.

Measurement: We monitor progress to levels 1 and 2 of the Kirkpatrick model, and can support your internal monitoring through to levels 3 and 4. We have the capacity to use milestone charts, post-training action programmes, and coaching.

Course content

Define Good and Bad Politics

Understand that there are both good and extremely bad ways to exert power and influence

Recognise the Symptoms

What are people saying? What are they doing? And how are they acting? Learn to recognise what to look for

Understand the Pathology

Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity (VUCA). Discover the conditions under which bad office politics can spread

Know the Treatments

Identify the level of power held by each player, and how to maximise their collaboration

Develop Strategies

Master the art of dealing with office politics. How to handle conflict and develop open communication

Learning routes

Choose your learning route

For individuals

Individual learners

Individual learner access is handled through LearnFlix.

UK|EAME from £14.99
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For teams

Teams and organisations

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UK|EAME / USA from £1,850 / $2,960

Frequently asked questions

What are the benefits of this office politics training course for teams?

This course is designed to help your team identify and manage office politics and workplace conflict effectively. You’ll learn to distinguish between positive and negative politics, recognise the signs, and develop strategies to handle them. By the end of the course, your team will be better equipped to manage power dynamics and foster a collaborative work environment.

How can this training help our team handle workplace conflict better?

This course provides practical tools to help your team manage workplace conflict. You’ll learn to identify key players and understand their influence, as well as how to maximise collaboration among them. The course also covers techniques for open communication and conflict resolution, ensuring your team can handle difficult situations and work together effectively, even in a politically charged environment.

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