Workshop Objectives
• Understand the purpose and benefits of office politics.
• Set 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.
Module One: Getting Started
• Workshop Objectives
• Action Plan
• Evaluation Form
• Pre-Assignment
• Pre-Test
Module Two: New Hires
• Company Core Values
• Building Relationships
• Encourage Respect
• Setting Ground Rules
• Practical Illustration
• 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 Who Can Help You)
• Be a Team Player
• Practical Illustration
• Review Questions
Module Four: Dealing with Rumors, Gossip, and Half-Truths
• Its Effects on Morale
• Reinforce the Truth with Facts
• Deal With it Swiftly
• Do Not Participate
• Practical Illustration
• Review Questions
Module Five: Office Personalities (I)
• Complainer
• Gossiper
• Bully
• Negative Ned / Nancy
• Practical Illustration
• Review Questions
Module Six: Office Personalities (II)
• Information Keeper
• Know-It-All
• The Apple-Polisher
• Nosey Neighbor
• Practical Illustration
• Review Questions
Module Seven: Getting Support for Your Projects
• Gain Trust Through Honesty
• Be Assertive
• Blow Your Own Horn
• Make Allies
• Practical Illustration
• Review Questions
Module Eight: Conflict Resolution
• The Importance of Forgiveness
• Neutralizing Emotions
• The Benefits of a Resolution
• The Agreement Frame
• Practical Illustration
• Review Questions
Module Nine: Ethics
• Benefits of an Ethical Environment
• Lead by Example
• Ensuring Ethical Behavior
• Addressing Unethical Behavior
• Practical Illustration
• 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
• Practical Illustration
• Review Questions
Module Eleven: Social Events Outside of Work
• How to Decline Politely
• Rules When Attending
• Meeting New People
• Conversation Dos and Don’ts
• Practical Illustration
• Review Questions
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
• Words from the Wise
• Lessons Learned
