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Political Savvy: Maximising Your Influence in the Organisation

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Political Savvy: Maximising Your Influence in the Organisation

Influence, Negotiation, Communication, Decision Making, and Stakeholder Engagement

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
23 - 27 Mar 2026 Dubai $ 7,000
27 Apr - 01 May 2026 Barcelona $ 7,000
25 - 29 May 2026 Dubai $ 7,000
10 - 14 Aug 2026 Lisbon $ 7,000
05 - 09 Oct 2026 Dubai $ 7,000
09 - 13 Nov 2026 London $ 7,000
07 - 11 Dec 2026 Dubai $ 7,000
22 - 26 Mar 2027 Dubai $ 7,000

Course Summary

Political savviness is about influence, shrewdness, and practical knowledge, combined with strong communication and sound judgment to succeed in any organisational role. This training enables professionals to maximise their influence within their organisation by developing essential competencies in power dynamics, transformational leadership, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder engagement. Participants will explore how to analyse influencing tactics, apply negotiation strategies, and make well-informed decisions that positively impact organisational outcomes. The Political Savvy: Maximising Your Influence in the Organisation training course equips leaders with the practical tools needed to increase their organisational influence and strengthen their professional impact.

Throughout five days of focused learning, participants learn how to engage stakeholders effectively, communicate persuasively, and make decisions that build credibility and momentum within their teams and organisations. Emphasis is placed on analysing different styles of influence and applying communication theory to stakeholder management. Participants will expand their ability to understand power bases, negotiate for success, and improve decision-making outcomes. The Political Savvy: Maximising Your Influence in the Organisation training course positions professionals to navigate organisational politics with confidence and strategic intent.

Skills & Competencies

From this Political Savvy: Maximising Your Influence in the Organisation training course, participants will develop the following key skills and competencies:

  • Organisational influence and power dynamics
  • Negotiation strategy and application
  • Stakeholder engagement proficiency
  • Strategic communication capability
  • Decision-making techniques
  • Practical political savviness in the workplace

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of Political Savvy: Maximising Your Influence in the Organisation training course, you will learn to:

  • Describe effective approaches to stakeholder management.
  • Discuss primary methods for political savviness.
  • Analyse negotiation techniques suited to different stakeholders.
  • Apply communication theory to engage stakeholders.
  • Improve decision-making using practical tools.

How You Will Learn

Learning develops through structured exploration of organisational influence, power dynamics, negotiation, and communication. Participants will analyse real workplace scenarios, engage in reflective discussion, and strengthen their ability to manage political complexity. Emphasis is placed on applying practical tools to increase influence, build productive relationships, and make more strategic decisions.

Who should Attend?

This training course is designed for professionals responsible for influencing outcomes, engaging stakeholders, and navigating organisational dynamics.

This Political Savvy: Maximising Your Influence in the Organisation training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Managers and organisational leaders
  • Professionals responsible for stakeholder engagement
  • Individuals developing negotiation competencies
  • Those managing complex political environments
  • Professionals seeking stronger organisational influence
Course Outline
Day 1

Understanding and Applying Political Savvy

This day introduces the foundation of political savviness and the role of power in organisational influence. Participants explore methods for influence, power bases, and common errors when seeking influence. The topics covered will include:  

  • Overview of Political Savviness for the Workplace
  • Understanding the Nature of Power
  • Bases of Power
  • Methods for Influence
  • Common Errors When Seeking to Influence Others
Day 2

Identifying and Engaging with Stakeholders

This day focuses on stakeholder engagement and mapping. Participants learn how to identify, analyse, and strategise engagement with stakeholders to support organisational goals. The topics covered will include:  

  • Understanding Stakeholder Engagement
  • The Stakeholder Engagement Process
  • Identifying your Stakeholders
  • Key documents for Stakeholder Management (Register, Matrix, Strategy)
  • Stakeholder Management Strategy
Day 3

The Psychology of Effective Communication

This day develops skills in interpersonal communication, including listening, questioning, and body language interpretation. Participants also explore barriers and techniques for effective communication. The topics covered will include:  

  • Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Significant Barriers to Effective Communication and Removing these Barriers
  • Discovering Active Listening and Effective Questioning
  • Understanding Body Language
  • Attending Skills in Communication: The SOLER Model
Day 4

Negotiating for Success

This day explores negotiation environments and techniques that help participants reach favourable outcomes. Participants learn negotiation tools, agreements zones, and dispute resolution approaches. The topics covered will include:  

  • The Negotiating Environment
  • Getting to Yes
  • Zones of Potential Agreement and BATNA
  • Negotiation Methods, Tools, and Techniques
  • Understanding Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Day 5

Successful Decision Making

This day focuses on decision-making processes and tools that support effective choices under complex conditions. Participants explore techniques and models that enhance judgement and leadership decision-quality. The topics covered will include:  

  • Decision-making Processes & Techniques
  • Steps to Making an Effective Decision
  • Determine the Appropriate Way of Making the Decision
  • Vroom-Jago Decision Model and Leadership Styles
  • Make Choices Involving Multiple Factors (Grid Analysis, Nominal Group Technique)
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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Customisation & In-House Delivery

Delivering this training course in-house allows organisations to tailor political savviness strategies to their specific organisational culture and challenges. Customisation enables leaders to apply tailored influence and negotiation techniques that reflect internal power structures, stakeholder expectations, and strategic priorities.

Why Choose Saudi GLOMACS?

Saudi GLOMACS is the official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS International (glomacs.com), delivering internationally recognised training courses both within Saudi Arabia and across international locations. Our training courses are aligned with the highest professional and institutional standards, supported by a strong understanding of the professional landscape in Saudi Arabia and access to global expertise.

Saudi GLOMACS enables professionals and organisations to strengthen leadership, capability, and long-term excellence through consistently high-quality learning experiences.

Official Saudi Presence

Official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS with established global credibility.

International Benchmarks

Internationally benchmarked training courses aligned with professional best practices.

Trusted Across Sectors

Trusted by professionals and institutions across public and private sectors.

Flexible Delivery

Training courses delivered within Saudi Arabia and across international locations.

Additional Benefits of this course for Organisations and Professionals in Saudi Arabia

Organisations & Professionals in KSA will have the following additional benefits from this Political Savvy: Maximising Your Influence in the Organisation training course:

  • Enhanced influence across organisational levels
  • Improved stakeholder engagement outcomes
  • Strengthened negotiation capability
  • Better communication and collaboration
  • Increased confidence in decision-making
  • Greater organisational effectiveness and credibility
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