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Office Politics for Managers - Online Training Course - Certificate in Office Politics for Managers - Short Course

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.

Study method - Online, self-paced (6-12 study hours)

Course format - Online (24/7 access), modular

Course Duration - Part-time (1 year access)

Qualification - Certificate of completion

Course Delivery – via desktop PC/MAC, laptops, tablets or smart phones

Awarded Body – IAOTS Accredited/CPD Standards

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Course aims

Office politics it 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.

Course objectives

The objectives of this office politics for managers online course are to:

• Understand the purpose and benefits of office politics.
• Setting boundaries and ground rules for new employees.
• Learn to interact and influence among colleagues.
• Learn how to manage various personality types in the office.
• Determine how to gain support and effectively network.
• Recognize how you are a part of a group and how you function.

What’s covered in this course?

This online office politics for managers course covers the following:

Module One: Getting Started

• Icebreaker
• Housekeeping Items
• The Parking Lot
• Workshop Objectives

Module Two: New Hires

• Company Core Values
• Building Relationships
• Encourage Respect
• Setting Ground Rules
• Case Study
• Module Two: Review Questions

Module Three: 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 Four: Dealing With Rumors, Gossip, and Half-Truths

• It"s Effects on Moral
• Reinforce the Truth with Facts
• Do Not Participate
• Deal With it Swiftly
• Case Study
• Module Four: Review Questions

Module Five: Office Personalities (I)

• Complainer
• Gossiper
• Bully
• Negative Ned/Nancy
• Case Study
• Module Four: Review Questions

Module Six: Office Personalities (II)

• Information Keeper
• Know-it-All
• The Apple-Polisher
• Nosey Neighbor
• Case Study
• Module Six: Review Questions

Module Seven: Getting Support for Your Projects

• Gain Trust Through Honesty
• Be Assertive
• Blow Your Own Horn
• Make Allies
• Case Study
• Module Seven: Review Questions

Module Eight: Conflict Resolution

• The Importance of Forgiveness
• Neutralizing Emotions
• The Benefits of a Resolution
• The Agreement Frame
• Case Study
• Module Eight: Review Questions

Module Nine: Ethics

• Benefits of an Ethical Environment
• Lead by Example
• Ensuring Ethical Behavior
• Addressing Unethical Behavior
• Case Study
• Module Nine: Review Questions

Module Ten: You Are Not an Island

• Never Burn a Bridge
• Take the High Road
• Trust is a Two Way Street
• Don"t Hide in Your Office<l

Office Politics for Managers - Online Training Course - Certificate in Office Politics for Managers - Short Course

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.

Study method - Online, self-paced (6-12 study hours)

Course format - Online (24/7 access), modular

Course Duration - Part-time (1 year access)

Qualification - Certificate of completion

Course Delivery – via desktop PC/MAC, laptops, tablets or smart phones

Awarded Body – IAOTS Accredited/CPD Standards

(image)
Course aims

Office politics it 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.

Course objectives

The objectives of this office politics for managers online course are to:

• Understand the purpose and benefits of office politics.
• Setting boundaries and ground rules for new employees.
• Learn to interact and influence among colleagues.
• Learn how to manage various personality types in the office.
• Determine how to gain support and effectively network.
• Recognize how you are a part of a group and how you function.

What’s covered in this course?

This online office politics for managers course covers the following:

Module One: Getting Started

• Icebreaker
• Housekeeping Items
• The Parking Lot
• Workshop Objectives

Module Two: New Hires

• Company Core Values
• Building Relationships
• Encourage Respect
• Setting Ground Rules
• Case Study
• Module Two: Review Questions

Module Three: 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 Four: Dealing With Rumors, Gossip, and Half-Truths

• It"s Effects on Moral
• Reinforce the Truth with Facts
• Do Not Participate
• Deal With it Swiftly
• Case Study
• Module Four: Review Questions

Module Five: Office Personalities (I)

• Complainer
• Gossiper
• Bully
• Negative Ned/Nancy
• Case Study
• Module Four: Review Questions

Module Six: Office Personalities (II)

• Information Keeper
• Know-it-All
• The Apple-Polisher
• Nosey Neighbor
• Case Study
• Module Six: Review Questions

Module Seven: Getting Support for Your Projects

• Gain Trust Through Honesty
• Be Assertive
• Blow Your Own Horn
• Make Allies
• Case Study
• Module Seven: Review Questions

Module Eight: Conflict Resolution

• The Importance of Forgiveness
• Neutralizing Emotions
• The Benefits of a Resolution
• The Agreement Frame
• Case Study
• Module Eight: Review Questions

Module Nine: Ethics

• Benefits of an Ethical Environment
• Lead by Example
• Ensuring Ethical Behavior
• Addressing Unethical Behavior
• Case Study
• Module Nine: Review Questions

Module Ten: You Are Not an Island

• Never Burn a Bridge
• Take the High Road
• Trust is a Two Way Street
• Don"t Hide in Your Office
• Case Study
• Module Ten: Review Questions

Module Eleven: Social Events Outside of Work

• How to Decline Politely
• Rules When Attending
• Meeting New People
• Conversation Do"s and Don"ts
• Case Study
• Module Eleven: Review Questions

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

• Words from the Wise
• Review of Parking Lot
• Lessons Learned
• Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations

What is office politics?

"Office politics" are the strategies that people play to gain advantage, personally or for a cause they support. The term often has a negative connotation, in that it refers to strategies people use to seek advantage at the expense of others or the greater good. In this context, it often adversely affects the working environment and relationships within it. Good "office politics", on the other hand, help you fairly promote yourself and your cause, and is more often called networking and stakeholder management.

Why choose our online training courses?

All our e-learning courses can be accessed on any electronic/computerised device. You can study at work or at home, in your own time and at your own pace!

1. Easy to follow and understand
2. Only 6-12 hours recommended study time
3. 1 year access to course & learning materials
4. Access your course anytime, anywhere & on any device
5. Complete course on desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone
6. Additional references and downloadable materials available
7. Certificate (IAOTS Accredited)

Course accreditation

1. The content of this online training course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
2. All our online courses are accredited and internationally recognised by the International Association of Online Training Standards (IAOTS).

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