MANAGING POLITICS & POWER

Skill Building

3 September 2025
09:00-17:00
Zurich
German
For women

Win a Creative Freedom and Influence Whilst Maintaining Your Integrity

Many people reject power because they equate it to control, dominance or force. But the word power is in itself neutral,  coming from the Latin ‘potere’ meaning to be able to ‘DO’ i.e. having the creative freedom to make things happen.


Do you have great ideas to advance your company but are sometimes at a standstill as to how to do this? If so, this workshop is for you.

You don’t have to switch to the dark side of power to make change happen nor be on the receiving end of it. On the contrary:  you can develop a sense of personal power and work out your own strategy to assert yourself.

Even in the political landscape of corporate life, you can influence many without letting yourself be seduced by an outdated view of power.  Do not let yourself be toyed with anymore. Play your own game.

Outcomes

You will

  • learn how to navigate the micropolitical landscape – for the benefit of yourself, your ideas and and others

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  • take a  power audit – how influential are you?

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  • define, build, expand and defend your own personal power

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  • recognize and eliminate manipulation tactics



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  • avoid the seduction of power and maintain your integrity



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  • use power positively for mutual benefit



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  • learn ways to empower your team

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  • benefit from the possibility to network with peers from other companies

Format

Time Frame

This is a one-day workshop from 09:00 to 17:00 with several short breaks and a lunch break. Please arrive on time and plan to stay all day.

Cost

One credit per participant. Additional credits can be bought at CHF 1,300 per attendee.

Language

The workshop is held in German.

Target Audience

Designed exclusively for female leaders, this workshop welcomes a maximum of 22 participants from various Advance member companies and is targeted at mid-level, high-potential candidates with at least 8 years of experience.

Andrea Och

Andrea Och

Founder OCH CONSULTING – Personal & Corporate Branding

Andreas's goal is to pave the way for women into top positions.


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Presented methodology, guidance throughout the day, energy of the speakers, reflection on one's own scope of action and possibilities. Thank you for this extremely engaging day, Andrea!
- Martina, participant

Registration

This offer is exclusive to Advance members. Participants can be registered in our member area.

Susan Lemmke, Event Specialist

Questions?

Get in touch and learn more about our Skill Building offer. Susan Lemmke, Event Specialist, is happy to help.


Advance Skill Building for Rising Leaders

The Advance Skill Building workshops equip talented women with the core skills, capabilities, and leadership mindset that are critical to climb the corporate ladder. We also run workshops for male managers to help them become more inclusive leaders. Every workshop is also an excellent opportunity to meet peers from different Advance member companies, allowing you to broaden your business network.

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