Week #4 is all about the Political Frame – politics in organizations.  Some believe politics are good others do not.  However, politics in organizations are a reality we all must contend with.

Watch the video Course Material | Week 4: Politics and Empowerment Frame | Supporting Content | The Best Way to Play Office Politics

The video talks about the following items, among others:

Being Powerless
Three networks – operational, strategic & developmental
When your plans don’t fit with the organization
Creating relationships
Create networks with people we like and people we have to deal with
Relationships do not have to do with personal chemistry
Building relationships with people who are like you
Trust in politics
Meeting before the meeting
Understand how you make other people feel
Competent jerk
We get competence from other people
Influence in organizations
Reciprocal relationships
Creating conditions for your group to be successful
Reflect on your own experiences with the political frame.  Describe and discuss a personal or professional situation that fits in the above list in terms of the video and course concepts.

Be sure your answer is supported by concepts and references from relevant materials.  Also, be sure to follow the Initial Post and Response Post guidelines in the course syllabus.

Based on feedback from previous students, you must post your response first before the responses for the rest of the class become visible.

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGdRyPN3IRk