What is Handling Politics
Decisions made are sometimes different than we expected initially. What is behind this? Is there here a political game, of influence? Why do people say certain things or not and why do they say what they say now? How deos the political game actually work and what influence do you have?
When we become aware of political processes in our own organization, we have an additional opportunity to exercise influence. You can learn how in this competency training.
After this training
- You can see through political processes in your own organization
- You can identify the interests of others
- You know to what degree you can act politically and what you can improve
- You know how to bring others on to the side of your interests
- You have insight into the organizational interests
- You can actively influence your network
Who should attend Handling Politics
For every professional who wants to get the best out of themselves and others every day, such as:
The course is suitable for you if you have worked for several years in an organization. The training is very useful when you’re dealing with decision-making.
The individual character of the training will ensure that it corresponds to your own experience and learning goals. You work with practical tasks, assignments with colleagues, and practice in your own work situation, perform self reflection and spar with your tutor.
Every week you discuss the completed assignments with your tutor by phone or mail. The total study is approximately three (working) days within a period of up to three months, depending on your learning objectives and time.
The training is tailored to the needs of the participants, whether you join a group course, or if you join an individual course like Workplace Learning.
Prerequisites
No specific prior knowledge or prior education is required for participation in the training.
Objectives
At the end of the training you will be able to:
- Analyze and understand political processes within your organization.
- Identify and map the interests of various stakeholders.
- Assess your own political behavior and identify areas for improvement.
- Develop strategies to align others with your interests.
- Gain insights into the broader organizational interests.
- Actively influence and expand your professional network.
e-CF competences with this course
- A.9. Innovating
- C.3. Service Delivery
- C.4. Problem Management
- D.4. Purchasing
- E.2. Project and Portfolio Management
- E.3. Risk Management
- E.4. Relationship Management
- E.6. ICT Quality Management
- E.7. Business Change Management
- E.9. Information Systems Governance
Classroom, online, blended and in-company
At Capgemini Academy you learn in the way that suits you. Do you prefer classroom training, online or a combination of the two (blended)? You can follow most training courses in-company: within your own organization. We use a variety of tools to make learning even more fun and effective. Consider videos, games, quizzes, webinars and case studies, for example. And you can always contact your trainer with any questions.

In-company training courses
With an in-company training you have several advantages:
- You choose the location.
- You train with your colleagues, ensuring it aligns with your practice.
- The trainer tailors explanations, examples and assignments to your organization.
- In consultation, exercises can be adapted to organization-specific questions.
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