ELEV-OM 007: Office Politics For Managers

ELEV-OM 007: Office Politics for Managers

Course Number: ELEV-OM 007

Duration: One day

Course Description:

Office politics exist in every workplace. Managers regularly navigate differing personalities, opinions, backgrounds, and values, making interpersonal dynamics an unavoidable part of organizational life. When people work together, conflict and tension can arise, but office politics are not inherently negative. At their core, they are about building and maintaining productive relationships, communicating effectively, and collaborating in ways that benefit both individuals and the organization.

Office Politics for Managers helps managers understand the positive aspects of office politics and how to manage them constructively. Participants will learn how to influence effectively, manage diverse personality types, resolve conflict, and build strong networks of support. Managers who understand office politics become stronger leaders, better collaborators, and more successful contributors to organizational goals.

By the end of this course, learners should be able to:

• Understand the purpose and benefits of office politics
• Set boundaries and establish ground rules for new employees
• Interact and influence colleagues effectively
• Manage a variety of office personality types
• Build support networks and gain buy-in for initiatives
• Recognize their role within groups and how they function as part of a team

Course Modules:

Module One: New Hire

• Company core values
• Building relationships
• Encouraging respect
• Setting ground rules

Module Two: It’s About Interacting and Influencing

• Dealing with different personalities
• Building a culture of collaboration
• Being respectful to everyone
• Being a team player

Module Three: Dealing with Rumors, Gossip, and Half-Truths

• Effects on morale
• Reinforcing truth with facts
• Avoiding participation
• Addressing issues swiftly

Module Four: Office Personalities (I)

• The complainer
• The gossiper
• The bully
• Negative Ned or Nancy

Module Five: Office Personalities (II)

• The information keeper
• The know-it-all
• The apple-polisher
• The nosy neighbor

Module Six: Getting Support for Your Projects

• Gaining trust through honesty
• Being assertive
• Promoting your ideas appropriately
• Making allies

Module Seven: Conflict Resolution

• The importance of forgiveness
• Neutralizing emotions
• Benefits of resolution
• The agreement frame

Module Eight: Ethics

• Benefits of an ethical environment
• Leading by example
• Ensuring ethical behavior
• Addressing unethical behavior

Module Nine: You Are Not an Island

• Never burning bridges
• Taking the high road
• Trust as a two-way street
• Staying visible and engaged

Module Ten: Social Events Outside of Work

• Declining invitations politely
• Rules for attending social events
• Meeting new people
• Conversation do’s and don’ts

Office Politics for Managers equips managers with practical strategies to navigate office dynamics confidently while fostering trust, collaboration, and ethical behavior. Join now to build stronger, more productive workplace relationships.