This Beyond Workplace Politics Training course explores how power, authority, and interpersonal behaviours shape every workplace. Politics in the workplace is not always negative—it can be used constructively to build influence, strengthen relationships, and achieve shared goals.

The course introduces the concept of emotional intelligence, first defined by psychologists Dr. Jack Mayer and Dr. Peter Salovey, and later expanded by Daniel Goleman to include social intelligence. Learners will explore the five interrelated social and emotional competencies—Self‑Awareness, Self‑Management, Social Awareness, Good Relationship Skills, and Responsible Decision‑Making—and discover how these skills can help them navigate workplace politics effectively.

By the end of this Beyond Workplace Politics Training, participants will understand how to manage hierarchies, reduce the impact of rumours, and apply emotional intelligence to build trust and credibility in their workplace interactions.

Why Beyond Workplace Politics Training Matters

Workplace politics is unavoidable, but it does not have to be destructive. With the right skills, employees can use political awareness to foster collaboration, strengthen communication, and avoid conflict. Emotional and social intelligence provide the tools to manage relationships, make responsible decisions, and create a healthier workplace culture.

What You’ll Learn

• What workplace politics is and why it is not always bad
• How to distinguish between formal and informal workplace hierarchies
• Practical steps to reduce the influence of rumours
• The definition and importance of social and emotional intelligence
• The role of self‑awareness in recognising strengths and abilities
• How self‑management improves workplace performance through reflection
• The importance of empathy, organisational awareness, and service awareness
• How to identify and apply good relationship skills
• The role of responsible decision‑making and how to avoid decision traps

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Explain workplace politics and its potential benefits
• Recognise formal and informal hierarchies in your organisation
• Apply strategies to negate rumours and misinformation
• Define social and emotional intelligence and apply it to workplace interactions
• Use self‑awareness and self‑management to improve performance
• Demonstrate empathy and social awareness in professional relationships
• Apply good relationship skills to build trust and collaboration
• Make responsible decisions while avoiding common traps

Who Should Take This Course

• Managers and supervisors seeking to improve team dynamics
• Employees navigating complex workplace environments
• HR professionals and organisational leaders
• Anyone wanting to strengthen emotional intelligence and workplace relationships