This course teaches People Managers how to navigate organizational politics professionally, build alliances, and master the art of persuasion. It provides practical frameworks for influencing colleagues without formal authority.
Overview
Syllabus
- Unit 1: How to Deal with Office Politics
- Focusing on the Good of the Enterprise
- Relay Good News About Your Team
- Transform Resistance Into Collaboration
- Unit 2: Make Your Enemies Your Allies with the 3 Rs
- The 3 Rs for Turning Enemies into Allies
- Transform Rivals Into Strategic Allies
- Transform Rivals Through Strategic Generosity
- Unit 3: The Necessary Art of Persuasion
- Describing Sources of Credibility
- Persuading Through Emotional Connection
- Persuade Without Formal Technical Expertise
- Unit 4: Three Ways Not to Persuade
- Create Your Presentation Outline
- Transform Resistance Into Partnership
- Navigate Resistance Through Flexible Persuasion