Breaking out of power struggles and power quests

Training Theme

This training explores the mechanisms of power relations and the quest for power in business. It helps to understand why we often seek power in maladaptive ways and how to free ourselves from toxic relationships based on domination. Through testimonials, an expert video, and practical tools, it provides concrete solutions to build healthier professional relationships based on collaboration rather than control. The training also helps identify false needs that fuel the quest for power and offers strategies to develop personal autonomy and foster collective empowerment.

Training Objectives

In this online course, you will learn how to:

• Recognize power plays and domination dynamics at work.
• Realize the futility of constantly seeking power and energy outside of yourself.
• Free yourself from “feeding games” and recover inner energy to avoid being drained.
• Discover inner freedom to cooperate effectively without trying to dominate others.
• Transcend the need for success and recognition to become a leader without being a dominator.

Target Audience 

Anyone interested in promoting a collaborative model that fosters personal accountability.

Means and Methods 

• E-learning Modules: Consisting of text, videos, interactive content, and quizzes designed to help you achieve the defined learning outcomes.
• Additional resources: Downloadable documents such as the coaching memo sheet (PDF).

Training Content 

This module contains 3 parts:

DISCOVER

• Identify your personal challenges and motivations for change.

LEARN

• Expert video: "Games of domination: why we seek power", 9'10
  • Exploration of the dynamics of power, domination, and the psychological needs that fuel these behaviors in business
•  Article: Putting an end to power games in the workplace
  • Includes 8 practical tips to promote collaboration
• Quiz and TRUE/FALSE on the manager-employee relationship

ANCHOR

• Games of domination and the quest for power: understanding our false needs
  • The need for success and recognition
  • The need for freedom
  • The need for energy (“feeding games”)
• Use concrete examples to define your own commitment to change.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• Downloadable documents:
  • Coaching memo sheet (PDF)