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Corporate Politics – Managing Your Career with Effective Communication

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Communication and Corporate Politics are how we forge relationships with the C-suite, peers, direct reports, and customers. Our relationships make our reputation, so it’s important that the messages we convey are meaningful. It’s also important to understand who to develop those relationships with and how to navigate them effectively and with authenticity.

This insightful 2-day session will provide participants key strategies and methods to understand how they communicate, navigate the world of politics, while providing the opportunity to create an impactful personal brand and career plan that leads to success. The session begins with an introduction to the Communication Model, emphasizing the importance of verbal and nonverbal communication to individuals, teams, and organizations. Discussion and application of specific tactics will be covered to help you effectively manage your messages, as well as address topics such as listening skills, body language, boundary-setting, and managing relationships. You will also be introduced to corporate politics and learn how to navigate 5 generations in the work force, career stages, politics and influence, and how to get promoted. That’s all in the first day.

The second day begins with an introduction to personal branding. This personal application of the concept incorporates vision and mission creation, goal setting, personal skills assessment, and strategy creation that brings value to your organization and industry. Finally, you’ll learn how to put all the pieces together by understanding how to use corporate politics and influence to truly impact your career. Topics include how to get promoted, managing up, networking, and concluding with creating your own career plan.

Sign up today to learn how you can begin to communicate your value and navigate relationships to ensure your success.

COURSE COST
$2,840

INSTRUCTORS
Amy Vandaveer | Bio
Randy Webb | Bio


AGENDA: Day 1


AGENDA: Day 2

 


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