Office Politics Mastery

Ethically Navigate, Influence & Accelerate Promotions at Work. Decode hidden power, win sponsors and move up.

What you'll learn

Skills proven to work - grounded in latest psychology and organizational research, trusted by professionals

Pin-point real decision-makers in < 30 min with the Stakeholder Power Canvas

Use Async Influence Loops to get projects green-lit even in hybrid teams

Write C-level emails in BLUF format that cut reply time by 52 %

Land mentors & executive sponsors who speak your name in promotion talks

Defuse bullies or naysayers on the spot with BIFF-E, CARDS, CARE, SBI + I scripts

Build a network of allies with the A-B-C Networking Routine

Protect your reputation in dilemmas using the 5-Step Ethical Decision Tree

Requirements

No experience required - just bring a real workplace challenge you want to solve.

Description

Why this course beats “working harder”?Great work alone rarely gets you promoted. Formal org charts hide the real power network, and louder (sometimes less-competent) voices win the day. This course hands you an ethical influence playbook - rooted in organizational psychology - to turn office politics into your career engine.Concrete wins you’ll leave with:3 key power players mapped - Stakeholder Canvas completed in 30 minutes2 new strategic allies - Logged in your Networking Tracker within 7 days1 persuasive email + 1 verbal pitch - Each uses ≥ 2 influence principles inside 48 hours1 tough conversation resolved - Documented with BIFF-E / CARDS / CARE / SBI + I frameworks90-day promotion plan - Clear milestones and metrics by course endHow the learning fits busy schedules:• 42 laser-focused videos (~5 min each)• 7 downloadable workbooks & checklists• 6 quizzes for fast reflection• Captions & mobile-friendly player for commute learning• Lifetime updates & instructor Q&ACourse path:Map hidden power in 30 minutesRead the room & Zoom - decode alliances you can’t see on org chartsSecure mentors & executive sponsors who champion youInfluence asynchronously in hybrid and remote settingsWrite BLUF-style briefs execs can’t ignoreNeutralise resistance with ready-to-use scriptsProtect integrity with the Ethical Decision TreeLock habits in with your 90-day action planProof it works:“I used Kris’s Stakeholder Canvas on Monday morning. By Thursday my cybersecurity budget doubled.”—Priya S., Product Manager, Fortune 100 Bank“The BIFF-E script defused a six month conflict in one call.”—Mark L., Senior Consultant“The Async Influence Loop cut our executive sign-off time from five days to just 36 hours - even with VPs spread across three time zones. Better still, the approvals stick; no more second guessing or back tracking.”—Lena M., Senior Project Manager, Global SaaS CompanyEnroll Risk-FreeUdemy’s 30-day money-back guarantee protects every purchase. Click Buy Now to start mapping your stakeholders in the next 10 minutes and put your career on the fast track - without sacrificing your values.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to Office Politics - Mindset & Foundations

Lecture 1 Welcome and Course Orientation

Lecture 2 Privacy PSA – Protecting Confidential Information

Lecture 3 Why Office Politics Matter

Lecture 4 Debunking Myths & Overcoming Fears

Lecture 5 Active Political Sensing for Remote Workers

Lecture 6 Adopting a Positive Mindset

Section 2: Mapping the Organizational Landscape – Power, Culture, and Stakeholders

Lecture 7 Understanding Power and Influence Structures

Lecture 8 Organizational Culture & Unwritten Rules

Lecture 9 Stakeholder Mapping – Building Your Power–Map Canvas

Lecture 10 Identifying Allies and Advocates

Lecture 11 Recognizing Detractors and Negative Politics

Section 3: Building Self-Awareness and Social Astuteness

Lecture 12 Emotional Intelligence at Work

Lecture 13 Social Astuteness – Observation Skills

Lecture 14 Understanding Your Communication Style

Lecture 15 Perception & Reputation

Lecture 16 Empathy & Perspective-Taking

Lecture 17 Spot the Pattern – Difficult Behaviors

Section 4: Influence and Communication Strategies – The Art of Persuasion (Ethically)

Lecture 18 Principles of Ethical Influence

Lecture 19 Communication that Resonates

Lecture 20 Async Influence Loop

Lecture 21 Managing Up with Confidence

Lecture 22 Navigating Difficult Conversations

Lecture 23 Storytelling and Building Consensus

Lecture 24 Active Listening and Dialogue Skills

Lecture 25 Scripts for Tough Moments

Section 5: Building and Leveraging Relationships (Networking Inside and Outside)

Lecture 26 The Power of Networks

Lecture 27 External Networking Strategies

Lecture 28 Mentors and Sponsors

Lecture 29 Building Coalitions and Alliances

Lecture 30 Cross-Cultural Nuances

Lecture 31 Networking in Hybrid & Remote Work

Section 6: Navigating Ethical Dilemmas and Organizational Change

Lecture 32 Ethical Decision-Making in Office Politics

Lecture 33 Maintaining Integrity and Trust

Lecture 34 Managing Stress and Resilience

Lecture 35 Office Politics in Times of Change

Lecture 36 Becoming a Change Agent

Lecture 37 Mini‑Case Debriefs: Applying the Four Frameworks

Section 7: Bringing It All Together – Your Personal Office Politics Strategy

Lecture 38 Key Insights Recap

Lecture 39 Your Personal Action Plan

Lecture 40 Building Lasting Habits

Lecture 41 Staying Motivated and Continuing to Grow

Lecture 42 Course Conclusion & Congratulations

Early-career pros who need visibility & sponsorship,Project Managers steering high-stakes, cross-function work,Technical Leads seeking senior-exec backing,Specialists struggling with leading virtual teams across cultures and time-zones,Remote / hybrid staff sidelined by hallway chats,Mid-level managers facing conflict-prone employees,Anyone tired of louder - yet less qualified - voices winning