You have likely experienced some form of Office Politics. Working with different personalities, opinions, backgrounds, and values is a challenge in any environment. It is an inevitable fact that when people are working together personalities can and will clash. No one is an island, so working together as a team is incredibly important for the organization and every employee.
Office Politics is about creating and maintaining better relationships. It is about communicating and working with your peers and colleagues in a way that is mutually beneficial. Employees who understand the positive aspects of Office Politics are better team members and end up being more successful and productive.
Module 1: Getting Started
Icebreaker
Housekeeping Items
Workshop Objectives
Module 2: New Hires
Company Core Values
Building Relationships
Encourage Respect
Setting Ground Rules
Case Study
Module Two: Review Questions
Module 3: It's About Interacting and Influencing
Dealing with Different Personalities
Build a Culture of Collaboration
Be Nice to Everyone (Not Just Those That Can Help You)
Be a Team Player
Case Study
Module Three: Review Questions
Module 4: Dealing With Rumors, Gossip, and Half-Truths