Managing Organizational Power and Politics

Introduction

The Managing Organizational Power and Politics Programme is designed to equip leaders with the insight, strategic awareness, and practical tools needed to navigate the complex, informal dynamics that influence decision-making and organisational outcomes. Power and politics exist in every institution—successful leaders learn to understand, manage, and ethically leverage these dynamics to drive progress, strengthen relationships, and safeguard organisational integrity. This programme blends behavioural science, leadership psychology, and real-world cases to help participants transform organisational politics from a source of conflict into a strategic advantage.

Objectives

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

• Understand the nature of power, political behaviour, and informal influence in organisations.

• Identify political structures, networks, and key influencers within their workplace.

• Use ethical influence strategies to gain support and advance organisational goals.

• Manage conflict, competing interests, and hidden agendas with professionalism and clarity.

• Strengthen negotiation, persuasion, and stakeholder management skills.

• Build credibility, trust, and alliances that support long-term leadership effectiveness.

• Reduce toxic political behaviour through transparent communication and strong culture-building strategies.

Key Features

• Power & Influence Frameworks: Tools for analysing organisational power structures and informal networks.

• Case-Based Learning: Real scenarios demonstrating political tensions and leadership responses.

• Influence & Negotiation Labs: Practical exercises to build confidence in handling delicate power situations.

• Behavioural Assessments: Insight into personal political style, strengths, and improvement areas.

• Strategic Stakeholder Mapping: Models for managing key relationships and decision-makers.

• Conflict & Alliance-Building Tools: Techniques for strengthening cooperation while protecting interests.

• Guided Reflection: Sessions to align personal values with ethical political behaviour.

Who Should Attend

This programme is ideal for:

• Senior managers and leaders responsible for organisational decision-making.

• Directors, department heads, and team leaders navigating complex internal dynamics.

• Project leaders and cross-functional managers working in politically sensitive environments.

• HR professionals tasked with managing conflict, culture, or leadership dynamics.

• Emerging leaders seeking to strengthen strategic influence and relationship management skills.

• Anyone aiming to handle organisational power more confidently, ethically, and effectively.