Politics and Influence in Organization

For a manager, political issues are pervasive and can rapidly become determining factors for success. This course will present the main influence tactics required to lead a team, an administration, or an organization. It puts forward a realistic approach to politics and influence and encourages the development of a strong personal sense of ethics. Based on conceptual models, reflexive exercises and cases/simulations, the participants will learn how to interpret the political context and develop a repertoire of influence tactics to increase their impact on decisions, deal with opposition, implement their projects and advance their careers. Geared towards practice, the course is for those who want to increase their efficiency in the real world, where politics and influence are the beating heart of organizations. Course Sustainability, Social Responsibility and Ethics Integration The course dives into gender equity and power dynamics in organizational leadership through case studies, simulations and frameworks.