Office Politics for Managers

Module:1 New Hires

• Company Core Values

• Building Relationships

• Encourage Respect

• Setting Ground Rules

• Knowledge Check

Module:2 It’s About Interacting and Influencing

• Dealing with Different Personalities

• Build a Culture of Collaboration

• Be Nice to Everyone (Not Just Those Who Can Help You)

• Be a Team Player

• Knowledge Check

Module:3 Dealing with Rumors, Gossip, and Half – Truths

• Its Effects on Morale

• Reinforce the Truth with Facts

• Deal With it Swiftly

• Do Not Participate

• Knowledge Check

Module:4 Office Personalities (I)

• Complainer

• Gossiper

• Bully

• Negative Ned / Nancy

• Knowledge Check

Module:5 Office Personalities (II)

• Information Keeper

• Know-It-All

• The Apple – Polisher

• Nosey Neighbor

• Knowledge Check

Module:6 Getting Support for Your Projects

• Gain Trust Through Honesty

• Be Assertive

• Blow Your Own Horn

• Make Allies

• Knowledge Check

Module:7 Conflict Resolution

• The Importance of Forgiveness

• Neutralizing Emotions

• The Benefits of a Resolution

• The Agreement Frame

• Knowledge Check

Module:8 Ethics

• Benefits of an Ethical Environment

• Lead by Example

• Ensuring Ethical Behavior

• Addressing Unethical Behavior

• Knowledge Check

Module:9 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

• Knowledge Check

Module:10 Social Events Outside of Work

• How to Decline Politely

• Rules When Attending

• Meeting New People

• Conversation Dos and Don’ts

• Knowledge Check