Leadership Talk: Surviving & Thriving in the Power Dynamics at Work
Schedule
Thu Nov 20 2025 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC+02:00Location
Elieff Center for Education and Culture | Sofia, SF
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How do we move the needle at work, influence others to follow our lead, and feel genuinely seen and heard in our roles? Why do some professionals advance while equally talented peers stagnate? These questions point to a critical skill gap with many of us simply unprepared to navigate workplace power dynamics.Perceived by many to be clouded by negativity and cynicism, organizational politics is a learnable, evidence-based competency essential to career success. Through compelling storytelling, historical and contemporary workplace examples across sectors and organizational levels, and research-backed frameworks, participants will learn the art and science of political navigation—including power base development, terrain mapping, and influence strategies that work at any level.
Whether you're a student entering your first corporate role, a practitioner seeking to advance your career, or a leader developing talent, this session provides actionable tools for effectively navigating the often-unspoken dynamics that shape organizational success.
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About the Speaker
Dr. Micheal 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.
Before joining AUBG, Dr. Stratton served as Dean and Professor of Management at Georgia College & State University and as Department Chair at the University of North Carolina Asheville. A former President and current Fellow of the Management and Organizational Behavior Teaching Society (MOBTS), he has published extensively on organizational behavior and leadership education. Dr. Stratton holds a PhD in Public Administration and Policy from the University at Albany, SUNY.
Join us for this AUBG Leadership Talk, a series that brings together EMBA alumni, students, partners, faculty, and friends for inspiring conversations about leadership, strategy, and impact
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Where is it happening?
Elieff Center for Education and Culture, Обединена българска банка, 1700 София, България, Sofia, BulgariaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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