Addressing Politics in the Workplace
Addressing Politics in the Workplace
What you’ll learn
Skills you’ll gain
Everyone wants to bring their whole self to work, but in today’s office culture the lines between personal life and work can get blurred. How can individuals and leaders help encourage civility and focus? In this course, taught by leading experts in HR, leadership, and workplace culture, you'll discover important methods and best practices to handle political discussion in the workplace. you'll also learn how to better navigate political topics, determine what’s appropriate for work, how to work alongside those you may disagree with, and how to encourage a thriving, productive culture in the workplace.
Syllabus
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The EGO Method Creating a culture of open dialogue is essential in challenging times. 2m
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Fostering respect in teams Teamwork is the lifeblood of an organization. 1m
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Crafting respectful policies All policies aim to be fair, but some can just end up stifling employees voices. 1m
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Politics in remote workspaces Remote workplaces face unique challenges around politics; more geographically diverse employees can also mean a more politically diverse workforce. 2m
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When leaders get political Some organizations are affiliated with certain causes or parties, but leaders are distinctly different than organizations. 2m
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Advice for leaders Leaders are caught between policies and people. After watching this lesson, you'll be able to better navigate a polarized workplace. 2m
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Yes, you need a policy around politics Policies are meant to keep your organization running smoothly and respectfully. 4m
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Valuing passionate employees Some employees are deeply passionate about and involved in their political communities. 3m
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Political affiliation bias Political affiliation bias, or judgments we have about someone's political identification, is more common than you think. 2m
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Approaching with empathy In order to have meaningful political conversations, we need to understand the point of view of those different from us. 3m
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Encountering divisive opinions We often hold our political beliefs very tightly and tend to avoid differing opinions. 2m
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Disagreement vs. harassment Political disagreement can become harassment, which has no place in any organization. 3m
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Agreeing to Disagree It's natural to want to persuade others to agree with your point of view, but this often creates unproductive conflict. 3m
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Awarded upon successful completion of the course.
Instructor
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