Course Description
- Do you need to convince others in the Council about the merits of your project?
- Do you believe that a good idea sells itself?
- Are you intrigued at the rapid rise through the organisation of some colleagues?
- Are you sometimes frustrated by the ‘invisible road blocks’ that get in the way of your good ideas or reports?
- Do you resent managers who seem to take no action against ‘problem’ staff?
- Do you avoid office politics at all costs?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, spend a day with ASC Training & Development to explore the critical role Political Nous (or Savvy) plays in council life.
Cost Inclusions
Investment
$396 (inc GST)
Inclusions
- highly skilled facilitators with extensive leadership experience
- all learning materials
- continuous coffee, tea and morning tea are provided at sessions
Lunch
- there are many quality food vendors within 1-2 min walk for you to purchase your lunch, or you are welcome to bring your own lunch if you wish
Outline
Course Content
- Defining organisational politics
- What is your political style?
- Manipulation versus influence
- A model of political skills types
- Political nous and organisational values
- Identifying the stakeholders
- Political agendas
- Power and forming alliances
- Bargaining and negotiating
Location & Dates
Training Venue
ASC Training & Development
Harmer House
Level 2, 5 Leigh Street
ADELAIDE SA 5000
Car Parking & Public Transport InformationCareer Outcomes
Career Outcomes
In this course we distinguish between the Machiavellian behaviours of manipulative employees and the behaviours of Ethical Influencers.
Past participants have shared that they will:
- be more aware of political implications at work
- develop stronger strategic work relationships
- use tools supplied to evaluate the political terrain
- consider more broadly all stakeholders
- ask the right questions
What our clients say
“Facilitator was engaging.”
Information was relevant. Did not feel pressure into speaking, etc.
Nerissa“The stories told to demonstrate the learning’s.”
Pete was very engaging and knew what he was talking about. Great training. Thank you. Can’t wait to take it back to work.
Past Participant“Facilitator had great experiences to share and reinforce learning.”
Open discussion. Good handouts for future reference.
Natalie McCance“The style of the facilitator – respectful, knowledgeable, good life stories, funny.”
Davinia“The best things about this session were absolutely everything.”
Excellent.
Melissa Clark“Facilitator, resources used to support content, tools given, relaxed and engaging sessions.”
Emily Butler“Well balanced between listening, focusing on own task/learning and group activities to test/demonstrate leadership learning’s.”
Thanks Pete. Great two days and I like the personal stories, etc.
Fran“Dynamic facilitator presenter.”
Presenter had very wide general knowledge and was a volunteer as well.
John Naumann“Pete was extremely positive, engaging, helpful and knowledgeable.”
I felt encouraged and comfortable throughout the course. Thank you Pete.
Terry McGuirk“Although a large amount was covered, as the candidates were switched on it became a hard working dynamic course.”
Candidates were all experienced. Pete’s interaction, knowledge base and ability to engage was outstanding.
Rob Perry