Playing Politics: The Psychology of Getting Things Done

2016 Leadership Development Forum

This session will help you learn about the politics in your workplace as well as how to nagivate them.

PowerPoints/Handouts Available

Repeated from Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.

Thinking that you are above the idea of playing politics in your organization can cost you dearly. This session will teach you the psychology behind how people at all levels make decisions at work and how to use the dynamics of your organization to gain influence, advance your priorities and use politics for good rather than for evil. You will learn:

The psychology behind human decision-making and how it applies to the workplace.
How to build better working relationships with co-workers across your organization.
New strategies to build support for your initiatives and advance your priorities.

Date(s) & Time(s):

Wednesday, September 28, 2016 - 2:45pm to 4:15pm

Presenter:

Karlyn Borysenko

Principal

Zen Workplace

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Dr. Karlyn Borysenko is the force behind Zen Workplace. An organizational psychologist and executive/performance coach, she is a leader in integrating mindfulness strategies at work to increase productivity and creativity, reduce stress, and create better work experiences. Her practice is based in the greater Boston area and serves clients all over the world. She holds an MBA and a PhD in Psychology, is an experienced trainer and facilitator, coach, and award-winning speaker. Karlyn is a contributor to Forbes.com and the author of Zen Your Work: Create your ideal work experience through mindful self-mastery.

SESSIONS:

Location:

Willow (2nd floor)

Amount of Credit:

1.50

Credit Type:

•SHRM PDCs

Session Type:

Concurrent Session

Competency:

Relationship Management