Positive Organisational Politics

Organisational politics is a subject which few organisations are prepared to discuss - yet most will acknowledge that it plays a major part in the way things get done!




Why is it taboo? Politics in the workplace are often seen as negative, because there is a fine line between a 'positive manoeuvre' and a 'devious manipulation'. But some companies unwittingly create the kind of culture where 'politics' is used to get what you want. This is because their internal business processes cause competition within the company for resources, budgets, recognition etc.




This workshop removes the blinkers and provides clarity on the issues involved in organisational politics. A pragmatic model is used to identify the 'corporate animals' found in all organisations. Then, by examining motives and behaviours, you can start to create a more positive political culture.




You will receive a detailed profile of your own approach to organisational politics, so you can negotiate ‘political’ issues to achieve positive outcomes for the business.




Outline of the Workshop


 Detailed pre-course questionnaires are completed by all participants


 What is and what isn't corporate politics


 A model for differentiating between political 'animals'


 Where do we stand individually?


 Looking out for and recognising the different behaviours


 Constructing appropriate and productive responses


 Developing the 'political animal' within us




Benefits of attending – you will leave the event:


 Clear about what constitutes political behaviour


 Able to identify the different political approaches used within organisations


 With a clear picture of your own approach to organisational politics


 Able to recognise the strengths and weaknesses of each approach


 Ready to develop your own approach in your preferred direction




Who should attend?


Senior managers in any area of the business, as well as HR and Organisation Development people, looking to minimise the problems caused by organisational politics and to understand their own and others’ approach to them.




When and where: 17th February, Wyboston Lakes. repeated: 11th July




Workshop leader: David Bancroft-Turner, 3D Training & Development