Mastering Managerial Influence: Navigating Office Politics with Integrity

About the Course:

Office politics is not about manipulation - it’s about influence, relationships, and navigating power dynamics with wisdom and integrity. This course helps managers and leaders understand the unspoken workplace rules, build meaningful alliances, and neutralize gossip, conflict, and toxic personalities. 

Learners will develop practical strategies for managing perceptions, driving collaboration, and creating a culture of trust and respect while advancing personal and organizational goals ethically.

Course Objectives:

• Identify the principles and impact of office politics in management
• Explain how to foster trust and collaboration in a politically charged environment
• Recognize personality types and develop strategies to manage them
• Describe methods to combat gossip, rumors, and misinformation
• Apply ethical decision-making in politically sensitive situations
• Demonstrate influence without manipulation to support project success
• Evaluate the role of relationships and social events in leadership visibility

Who is the Target Audience?

• Managers, supervisors, team leads, and business owners seeking to lead with influence while maintaining professional ethics and emotional intelligence.

Basic Knowledge:

• No prior experience with political theory is required; management or team coordination experience is beneficial.