Organizational Politics from Mars: Developing Power and Influence from a Man’s Perspective
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ORGANIZATIONAL POLITICS FROM MARS:
Developing Power and Influence from a Man's Perspective
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Learning Objective
Assess methods for navigating corporate politics from the male perspective
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Organizational Politics from Mars: Developing Power and Influence from a Man’s Perspective
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Before we hear from today’s panelists, I’m going to share a few things I believe to be the keys to success in corporate America. And after this seminar is over, you will have a better understanding of the way men look at organizational politics, as well as tips and tricks for navigating your way up the corporate ladder.
Organizational Politics
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Organizational Politics from Mars: Developing Power and Influence from a Man’s Perspective
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The word “politics” tends to have a negative connotation – so before I get too far into this presentation, I want to explain one thing: The way I see it, organizational politics is a fancy way of saying “networking.” The importance of cultivating a strong internal network is a major issue in most organizations, and especially so in larger businesses. I’ve found that personal network strength equals power – an idea that I will get into deeper momentarily.
Know Your Business
• Your industry
• Your company
• Your role
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Organizational Politics from Mars: Developing Power and Influence from a Man’s Perspective
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Before you can begin building an internal network, you need to know your business. That means, at the highest level, you need to understand your industry. What are you selling? What do other companies look like? You also need to know your company. Who are the decision makers? What is the overall goal of the company? What does the culture look like? Most importantly, you need to have a solid understanding of your role within your department, and within the company: What do you contribute to the bigger picture? How does your work relate to the goals of the organization?
Build Affinity • Volunteer with coworkers
• Get to know key influencers
• Familiarize yourself with leaders
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Organizational Politics from Mars: Developing Power and Influence from a Man’s Perspective
CONNECTIONS CREATE OPPORTUNITIES
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Now that you know your business, it’s essential to build affinity – or relationships – within your company. A common misconception is that affinity is about how much people like you. It’s true – it is about your connection to your team members, but it doesn’t mean you have to be friends with everyone. The more connected one is to their colleagues and to their boss, the more willingly and rapidly they are to do things because of the relationship. So take the time to get to know your co-workers, and even those you wouldn’t normally work with every day. Some of the most important relationships you can build are with the people the decision makers in your company listen to.
Grow Your Confidence
• Think less
• Take action
• Be authentic
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Organizational Politics from Mars: Developing Power and Influence from a Man’s Perspective
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Studies show that confidence matters more than competence when it comes to the corporate world. That doesn’t mean the most successful people aren’t good at their jobs – but the smartest person in the room isn’t going to get recognized if they don’t speak up. The next time you’re at a meeting, plan what you’re going to say before you go into the room – so when it’s time to speak up you are able to think less and take action. Most importantly, be authentic.
