Course details
Politics and Influence in Organization
MNGT 50486A
This course will allow participants to understand and act upon the political dynamics of their organization. It focuses on influence tactics which can be used to increase one's impact in various organizational contexts.
For a manager, political issues are pervasive and can rapidly become determining factors for success. This course will present the main influence tactics required to lead a team, an administration, or an organization. It puts forward a realistic approach to politics and influence and encourages the development of a strong personal sense of ethics. Based on conceptual models, reflexive exercises and cases/simulations, the participants will learn how to interpret the political context and develop a repertoire of influence tactics to increase their impact on decisions, deal with opposition, implement their projects and advance their careers. Geared towards practice, the course is for those who want to increase their efficiency in the real world, where politics and influence are the beating heart of organizations.
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Themes covered
- Développer une perspective à la fois instrumentale et éthique du pouvoir
- Devenir influent : une introduction à la psychologie du pouvoir
- Apprendre à lire son environnement : comprendre les dynamiques structurelles du pouvoir
- Choisir les bonnes techniques d'influence : persuasion et réciprocité
- Accroître votre impact dans une transformation : pouvoir et conduite du changement
- Surmonter les conflits et les oppositions : les aléas du pouvoir
Important notes
Course in French : MNGT 50486A
Prerequisite(s): MNGT 50482(A)(Co)
Course code
MNGT 50486A
Subject
Management
Program
MBA
Instruction mode
On-site learning
Credits
2