Micropolitics, negotiations, and power: Your way to the top

What it is about

You learn to recognize informal power plays (micropolitics), negotiation processes and power mechanisms in organizations and to deal with them practically. In the end you can develop strategies, conduct negotiations effectively, and apply interventions for influence and counter-control.

What you will be able to do

• Understanding of central concepts of micropolitics, negotiations and power
• Knowledge of important application fields and solutions
• Recognition and application of relevant interventions
• Critical thinking and reflection on scientific findings
• Clear presentation of content for practical use
• Presentation and communication skills

What the module consists of

• SeminarIn-depth exploration of topics through exercises, role plays, reflections, presentations and discussions

Teaching method

• Exercises/Role playsto train practical skills in negotiations and micropolitics
• Reflection and discussionfor critical assessment of scientific findings and application to concrete cases
• Presentationsfor conveying and didactic preparation of one's own topics for the group
• Flipped Classroom / interactive teachingfor preparation and active processing of seminar content