Persuasion, Power, and Politics

In today's complex organizational landscapes, effectively driving change requires more than just expertise – it demands the ability to navigate power dynamics and internal politics with confidence and authenticity.

This highly engaging four-day program is designed for experienced professionals like you who are eager to enhance your influence, particularly those who may feel less comfortable asserting power or maneuvering through political environments. Through a blend of psychological insights, practical simulations, and personalized strategies, you will discover your unique influence styles and develop actionable plans to lead with impact while remaining true to yourselves.

Understand the mental frameworks that drive power dynamics within organizations, and how the different types and sources of power​ show up.

A role-play case with high-stakes group decision-making, requiring you to exert your persuasion outside of your comfort zone. A great chance to reflect on your strengths and blind spots, as well as the line between persuasion and manipulation, and how it relates to the politics around us.

What tools are there that measurably increase the likelihood of persuading others? Are you willing to use them? Are we allowed to NOT to play “power game”? Do power and persuasion have to be “loud”?

This day will give you concrete tools, broaden your mind and challenge your current assumptions when it comes to Persuasion, Power, and Politics.

Based on the real-world challenge you have and the learnings from the past 3 days, you will develop a strategic power map to navigate your organization's political landscape effectively and get things done.

This program is ideal for professionals who: