Managing Power Dynamics & Power Balancing In the Workplace

Summary:

The workplace is full of power dynamics. How people use or maybe misuse their sources of
power are the (not so) hidden forces that influence working relationships, workplace culture
and organizational performance. We will explore ways to empower and balance power as well
as provide tools and language to use so that power can be leveraged and balanced in
meaningful and respectful ways.

The presentation will be interactive and provide opportunities for questions, self-reflections,
and action planning.

Tools and techniques will be provided to aid individuals to recognize and manage the
productive and non-productive uses of the various types of power that are present in the
workplace.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

• Recognize the various sources of power present in working relationships.
• Learn techniques to manage power plays that can contribute to burnout, disengagement, and
  just feeling like others are just trying to pull your strings.
• Explore methods to balance letting others have their say and not getting stepped on.

This program is pending approval for 1.0 PDCs toward SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification and 1.0 General Credit pending approval through HRCI.

About the Speaker:

Carol Bowser: mediator, facilitator, trainer and coach. She finds this work so much more
meaningful and fun that practicing employment law. Loves conflict but hates arguments.

Attendee information will be shared with our sponsors and guest speaker.

Host or Publisher South Puget Sound SHRM