Lessons from the Myth

Act I: Political intelligence and building a coalition

• Understanding political intelligence in leadership - distinguishing wise behaviour from naïvety and cunning
• Creating rapport - making the right connections with the right people
• Building consensus - from individual concern to group agreement

Act II: Mobilising support and using power effectively

• Practising influence with the ‘senate debate’
• Assessing individual sources of power - what have you got, what do you need and how can you get it?
• Identifying likely political relationships with others

Act III: Influencing elements and skills

• Assessing current influencing strengths and weaknesses
• Making the ‘big pitch’ and getting feedback - effective influencing

Act IV: Emotional intelligence and moral development

• The key stages of emotionally intelligent influence
• The dangers of limited emotional capacity
• Doing the right thing - developing moral power in decision making

Act V: Consequences and legacy

• Identifying long-term purpose
• • Preparing for the future

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