Positive political skills in the workplace: be a strategic player

Fee

$1,595 + taxes

Length

Two days – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Language

Course given in English

Dates

HEC Montréal
March 28, 29, 2019

This program is also offered in French.

Customized version available

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4,000 people (and counting!) have taken this seminar so far.

Politics are an undeniable part of corporate life. Criticized by many as inherently negative and underhanded, political manoeuvring and the skills that come with it can actually (and should) be a force for good within an organization. This is what defines an effective political player: someone who can wield political authority ethically and constructively to influence other stakeholders. During this seminar, you will acquire the skills necessary to exercise your informal power in an optimal manner, and learn tactics and strategies that will enable you to be more politically savvy, strengthen your impact and play the game to win!

Goals

Position yourself favourably within your organization.
Learn and be able to apply influential strategies and tactics in an ethical way, both internally and externally.
Get your recommendations approved and your projects green-lit.
Protect your group’s interests.
Reinforce your reputation within your organization for your high-level political skills and integrity.

Is this for you?

Professionals
Managers
Mid-level and senior executives
Leaders

IN THE WORDS OF PIERRE LAINEY
“Being politically savvy means knowing how to forge alliances and grow your power so you can move forward with initiatives that are highly beneficial for your organization.”

Special features

Have an immediate impact on your organization. By the end of the seminar, you will know precisely where you can apply what you have learned within your organizational framework.

Program

Gain a better understanding of power dynamics

Distinguish between power, influence and political savvy in an organizational context
Recognize political issues at the individual and organizational level
Activate levers that drive power
Decipher political rules based on the type of organization
Weigh the political risks

Decode the political games within the organization

Determine your approach to political manoeuvring
Identify the five types of players of political games
Thwart conniving adversaries
Map out collaborative and competitive political games
Identify allies, opponents and neutral parties

Play the political game to win

Know how to apply strategies and tactics to influence political games in a collaborative environment
Know how to apply strategies and tactics to influence political games in a competitive environment
Determine the avenues for creating long-term alliances and coalitions
Understand the impact of the organizational context on political wrangling
Learn three factors to take into account to uphold business ethics

Training approach

Dynamic, interactive learning
Lectures
Small group and full class discussions
Critical incident analysis
Self-assessment questionnaires

Accreditation

Participants in all of our seminars will receive a certificate of completion from Executive Education HEC Montréal.

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For more information about this program

Contact:

Pascal-André Allaire
Senior Advisor

Phone:

514 340-6001

Email:

ecoledesdirigeants@hec.ca

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