PDA Event: Workplace Politics: Perceptions, Misconceptions, & Apocrypha

The mere mention of workplace politics conjures images of scheming colleagues, unscrupulous managers, and associates with duplicitous, Machiavellian intent. While dramatic events, such as these, are certainly a component of politics, they are not the whole story. Politics are a component of human relationships in the workplace, not their entirety. Furthermore, workplace popular culture’s intense focus on melodramatic interpersonal behavior deprives us of a significant opportunity to learn and grow. This presentation will focus on how we can develop our understanding of workplace politics, and how we can use that understanding to build healthy and fulfilling relationships.

This program will answer the following questions:

• What is a useful definition of workplace politics? 
• Why has the modern workplace become so political?
• How can I learn from the political environment at work?
• What are some best practices I can use to incorporate political calculations into my workplace decisions?

Please join us for a presentation on this commonly misunderstood topic.

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