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.

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

01Understanding Organisational Politics
02Mapping Power and Influence
03Reading Alliances, Agendas and Blockers
04Building Coalitions With Integrity
05Advancing Ideas Through Political Realities
06Defending Against Destructive Politics
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

Dates	Venue	Days	Fee
17 to 18 Aug 2026	Cape Town	2	R10,000
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026	Online	2	US$900
7 to 8 Sep 2026	Mozambique	2	US$1,100
14 to 15 Sep 2026	Cairo	2	US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026	Accra	2	US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026	Lusaka	2	US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026	Kigali	2	US$1,100
12 to 13 Oct 2026	Nairobi	2	US$1,100
19 to 20 Oct 2026	Durban	2	R10,000
26 to 27 Oct 2026	Johannesburg	2	R10,000
9 to 10 Nov 2026	Mauritius	2	US$1,100
16 to 17 Nov 2026	Dubai	2	US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026	Lagos	2	US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026	Harare	2	US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026	Kampala	2	US$1,100
14 to 15 Dec 2026	Dar es Salaam	2	US$1,100
21 to 22 Dec 2026	Pretoria	2	R10,000

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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We can run Navigating Organisational Politics and Stakeholder Power privately for your team, on your dates and built around your own systems. Group delivery is usually more cost effective from about six delegates.

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