Introduction:
This advanced course on “Organizational Politics for Administrative Professionals” is designed to help participants navigate the complexities of workplace dynamics and organizational politics. Administrative professionals will learn how to build influence, manage relationships, and handle office politics while maintaining professionalism and integrity.

Course Objectives:

• Understand the role of organizational politics in professional environments.
• Develop skills in managing relationships and navigating power dynamics.
• Learn strategies for maintaining professionalism while handling office politics.
• Enhance the ability to influence outcomes and build positive relationships across the organization.
• Foster a respectful and ethical approach to organizational politics.

Who Should Attend:
This course is ideal for:

• Administrative professionals working in complex organizational environments.
• Office managers responsible for managing cross-functional relationships.
• Individuals seeking to improve their influence and relationship-building skills.
• Professionals looking to handle organizational politics with professionalism and integrity.

Day 1: Understanding Organizational Politics

• What is Organizational Politics?
  • Definition and understanding of power dynamics and influence in organizations.
  • How organizational politics impact decision-making and team dynamics.
• The Role of Administrative Professionals in Politics
  • How administrative professionals can influence workplace relationships and outcomes.
• Recognizing Power Structures
  • Identifying formal and informal power structures in the office.

Day 2: Building Relationships and Influence

• The Importance of Relationship-Building
  • Techniques for building strong, positive relationships across departments and teams.
• Developing Influence
  • How to influence outcomes and decisions through relationship management and collaboration.
• Networking Strategies
  • Leveraging professional networks to build influence and support career growth.

Day 3: Managing Office Dynamics and Conflicts

• Handling Office Conflicts
  • Techniques for managing and resolving workplace conflicts diplomatically.
• Dealing with Difficult Colleagues
  • Strategies for managing difficult personalities and navigating office challenges.
• Maintaining Professional Boundaries
  • How to maintain professionalism and personal integrity in political situations.

Day 4: Navigating Ethical Dilemmas

• Ethics in Organizational Politics
  • Understanding ethical considerations in workplace politics and power struggles.
• Balancing Politics and Professionalism
  • Maintaining ethical standards while navigating organizational politics.
• Handling Confidential Information
  • Managing sensitive information in politically charged situations.

Day 5: Long-Term Strategies for Success

• Building Long-Term Influence
  • Developing a strategic approach to managing organizational politics for career success.
• Case Studies of Organizational Politics
  • Analyzing real-world examples of successful navigation of workplace politics.
• Final Wrap-up and Evaluation
  • Self-assessment and feedback session.
  • Developing a personal action plan for handling organizational politics effectively.