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Balancing Power and Politics in the Workplace Webinar

This LIVE, online training provides the guidelines you need to break negative political cycles and deal with the toxic behaviors behind them.

Course Description/Agenda

The balance of power in the workplace is crucial for preserving harmony and protecting employee peace of mind. But when workplace politics are used to further one person’s agenda rather than benefit the whole business, it disrupts this delicate balance and results in negative outcomes for many.

This LIVE, online training provides the guidelines you need to break negative political cycles and deal with the toxic behaviors behind them. You’ll sharpen your listening and negotiation skills... learn how to build stronger relationships with others in your organization... and improve your chances of agreeable, win-win results through the spirit of compromise.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Understand why power issues often arise around scarce resources
Discuss what happens when company goals don’t align to employee goals
Describe strategies for neutralizing negative politics
Discover tools to help you negotiate and compromise with colleagues
Assess your personal style and use it to build trusting relationships with co-workers

WORKSHOP AGENDA

Program time: 3 hours

Session 1: Understanding Political Behaviors

Reflect on the actions that create political resistance
Define negative and positive workplace politics
How do resource allocations affect workplace politics
Determine your personal perspectives regarding power and risk

Session 2: Establishing a Framework for Compromise

Develop more effective negotiation skills
Create rapport by applying a three-step listening model
Use the Easy Script method to improve negotiations
Maintaining an appropriate tone during negotiations

Session 3: Assessing Personal Style and Organizational Culture

Assess your personal style and how it compares with company leadership
Review how relationships, personal power and language help you obtain necessary resources
Describe ways to build more trusting relationships across your organization
Explain strategies for reducing negative political behaviors

More Webinar Information

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Course Summary	This LIVE, online training provides the guidelines you need to break negative political cycles and deal with the toxic behaviors behind them.
Delivery Method	Virtual Classroom (Live)
Who Should Attend	HR Personnel, Managers, Supervisors