Who Should Attend?

Organisational Executives

Educational Leaders

Educational Managers

Principals of Schools

Leaders in HR, advocacy, or policy-making roles who are eager to explore power dynamics and ethical influence.

Course Overview

This course explores the fundamentals of power, common misconceptions, and strategies for shifting power dynamics in organizational/societal relationships. Participants will learn to diagnose organizational politics through power mapping, cultivate authentic professional relationships, and leverage influence effectively. The course also covers navigating difficult conversations, overcoming stereotypes, and understanding power hierarchies. Additionally, it prepares leaders for change by examining sources of power, collective support, and the personal consequences of gaining power, offering strategies for democratizing power and holding the powerful accountable.

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze the fundamental elements of power, debunk common misconceptions, and apply strategies to shift power dynamics in professional and social relationships.
• Diagnose an organizations political landscape using power mapping and develop authentic, mutually beneficial relationships to enhance influence.
• Earn trust, understand others' values, and apply influence strategies to navigate power imbalances, difficult conversations, and interpersonal conflicts.
• Examine how power hierarchies develop and implement strategies to overcome stereotypes and enhance credibility in organizational and cultural contexts.
• Leverage different sources of power to drive and sustain organizational or societal change, recognizing the limits of individual influence and the need for collective action.

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