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Navigating Organisational Politics and Stakeholder Power

Every organisation has an informal web of alliances, rivalries and hidden agendas that can make or break a leader's plans. This course helps managers understand and navigate workplace politics with integrity rather than avoid or fear it. Participants learn to map power, build coalitions, and advance good ideas through the real dynamics of African workplaces.

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What you will be able to do

  • Understand why organisational politics exists and how it shapes outcomes.
  • Map the sources of power and influence across your organisation.
  • Identify allies, blockers and shifting alliances around key decisions.
  • Build coalitions and support for your initiatives ethically.
  • Protect yourself and your team from destructive political behaviour.
  • Advance ideas and interests while maintaining trust and integrity.

Course outline

  1. 01Understanding Organisational Politics
  2. 02Mapping Power and Influence
  3. 03Reading Alliances, Agendas and Blockers
  4. 04Building Coalitions With Integrity
  5. 05Advancing Ideas Through Political Realities
  6. 06Defending Against Destructive Politics
  7. 07Leading Ethically in a Political Environment

Who should attend

This course suits managers, project leaders and senior professionals who need to get initiatives approved and resourced within complex organisations shaped by competing interests.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 to 29 Sep 2026Windhoek2US$1,100Closed
29 to 30 Sep 2026Gaborone2US$1,100Register
30 Sep to 1 Oct 2026Maseru2US$1,100Register
1 to 2 Oct 2026Mbabane2US$1,100Register
5 to 6 Oct 2026Lusaka2US$1,100Register
6 to 7 Oct 2026Harare2US$1,100Register
7 to 8 Oct 2026Lilongwe2US$1,100Register
8 to 9 Oct 2026Blantyre2US$1,100Register
12 to 13 Oct 2026Mozambique2US$1,100Register
13 to 14 Oct 2026Nairobi2US$1,100Register
14 to 15 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100Register
15 to 16 Oct 2026Kigali2US$1,100Register
19 to 20 Oct 2026Kampala2US$1,100Register
20 to 21 Oct 2026Accra2US$1,100Register
21 to 22 Oct 2026Lagos2US$1,100Register
22 to 23 Oct 2026Cairo2US$1,100Register
26 to 27 Oct 2026Mauritius2US$1,100Register
27 to 28 Oct 2026Dubai2US$1,100Register
28 to 29 Oct 2026Online2US$900Register
9 to 10 Dec 2026Johannesburg2R10,000Register
10 to 11 Dec 2026Cape Town2R10,000Register
14 to 15 Dec 2026Durban2R10,000Register
17 to 18 Dec 2026Pretoria2R10,000Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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Next session
5 to 9 Oct 2026
Venue
Nairobi
5 day programme
FromR18,000
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