Course Overview
Management and leadership – at all levels and in any organization regardless of size or sector – requires an understanding of acquiring power and engaging in strategic political behavior. This intensive elective explores how effective leaders understand, navigate, and leverage power dynamics to drive organizational goals while maintaining ethical standards. This course combines contemporary frameworks, case analysis, and peer learning to help you assess your political acumen, develop strategies for building influence, and create actionable plans for navigating complex stakeholder environments – regardless of your current position.
Key Learning Objectives
- Apply self-awareness regarding orientation toward power informed by self-assessment, experience, and reflective practice
- Analyze workplace political dynamics to identify leverage points and strategic opportunities in your context
- Develop concrete strategies for building alliances and managing stakeholder relationships across hierarchies
- Navigate ethical dilemmas in exercising power while maintaining personal integrity and professional reputation
- Exercise political skill to drive results and influence outcomes, whether as an individual contributor, manager, or executive
Schedule
- April 3, 2026 3 - 8:00 pm
- April 17, 2026 3 - 8:00 pm
Price
Prices include VAT. Corporate packages are available.
- Regular rate - 380 Euro
- AUBG alumni rate - 280 Euro
About Prof. Micheal Stratton
Dr. Michael T. Stratton is a Professor of Management at the American University in Bulgaria, whose teaching and research explore workplace behavior, organizational politics, and leadership development.
