TALINT · UK Professional Development
Professional Certification · 50 CPD Hours

DYNAMICS: Office Politics Understand the room. Choose your move.

The hardest problems at work are rarely technical. They're political.

Learn to recognise the power, perceptions and relationships behind workplace decisions—and respond with greater clarity, confidence and professional judgement.

“Learn the rules nobody teaches you.”

50Learning hours
6 PsA practical lens on workplace politics
4 StepsFrom diagnosis to action
UK CPD-Accredited Training

Professional development
with a practical purpose.

DYNAMICS: Office Politics brings structured frameworks to the workplace challenges that experience alone doesn't always prepare you for.

TALINT is a UK training provider listed with The CPD Standards Office, Provider No. 50777. The programme is presented as a 50-CPD-hour certification. If you require confirmation of programme-specific accreditation or certificate requirements, please contact our team before registering.
The Workplace Reality

You know the work.
But what about the politics?

Do any of these situations sound familiar?

A talented employee keeps getting overlooked.
Power struggles are holding your team back.
An employee says their manager takes credit for their work.
A client keeps restructuring, but little seems to change.

These situations are rarely solved by process alone. You need to understand what's happening beneath the surface—and choose your response deliberately.

DYNAMICS turns workplace complexity into a structured approach.

The DYNAMICS Framework

Read the room.
Choose your move. Influence with integrity.

Three complementary areas help you understand individual behaviour and the wider organisation.

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Read the Room

Recognise informal influence, competing priorities and hidden tensions shaping decisions.

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Choose Your Move

Know when to stand firm, compromise, negotiate or pursue a win-win outcome.

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Influence with Integrity

Build alliances, manage boundaries and navigate difficult situations without manipulation.

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Connect Management with Psychology

Understand the human behaviour behind workplace decisions and interactions.

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Balance Compromise and Principle

Assess the situation before deciding whether to negotiate, align or challenge.

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Protect Working Relationships

Address tensions constructively while keeping objectives and boundaries clear.

And when a situation calls for more than instinct, use a method.

From Insight to Action

A practical method for complex situations.

Use the DYNAMICS process to analyse the situation, identify what matters and decide on a response.

01

Clarify

Define the challenge and the outcome you need.

02

Diagnose

Understand power, perceptions and relationships.

03

Act

Select a proportionate response or intervention.

04

Evaluate

Review the impact and identify next steps.

Professional judgement comes first. The frameworks support your analysis; ethical practice, confidentiality and the circumstances of each situation remain essential.
What You Take Away

Not just insight.
Tools you can put to work.

Apply the frameworks to your own workplace, your team or your consulting and coaching practice.

6 Ps Diagnostic Politics Assessment Power & Stakeholder Map Boundaries Assessment Client Intake Protocol Consulting Contract Template Intervention Planner Impact Evaluation Template

Managers & Leaders

Address tension early and strengthen team performance.

Business Owners

Understand power dynamics and improve how decisions are made.

HR & People Professionals

Approach conflict and organisational challenges with structure.

Consultants & Coaches

Use the method to support clients facing workplace challenges.

For consultants and coaches: Use the frameworks to structure client discovery, diagnose organisational dynamics and plan interventions. If you work within an organisation, apply the same approach to your own professional context.

Relevant to your own career. Valuable in your work with others.

The Learning Experience

Structured learning.
Practical application.

The programme connects five learning areas through practical tools and an applied capstone.

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Work Dynamics

Understand power, perception and the informal organisation.

02

Office Politics

Explore influence and the 6 Ps framework.

03

Business Boundaries

Manage professional boundaries and relationships.

04

Organisational Dynamics

Examine systems, decisions and barriers to performance.

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Consulting Method & Ethics

Apply a structured, ethical process to workplace challenges.

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Applied Capstone

Apply the method to a case and receive structured feedback.

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50 Learning Hours

30 live hours and 20 hours of self-study and assignments.

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Live Learning

Two 2-hour sessions per week.

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Delivery Format

Online or in-person options, subject to cohort availability.

Designed to move from understanding to application.

Who Should Join

For professionals who need to understand people and influence.

Especially relevant if your role involves leading, advising, resolving tension or navigating complex relationships.

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Managers & Senior Leaders

Navigate competing priorities and build stronger teams.

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Business Owners

Understand internal power dynamics and organisational culture.

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HR, L&D & OD

Support people, culture and organisational interventions.

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Consultants & Coaches

Bring structure to complex client workplace challenges.

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Experienced Professionals

Strengthen your own influence and professional judgement.

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People & Culture Practitioners

Connect individual behaviour with organisational context.

Recommended background: Professionals with solid workplace experience who lead, influence or advise others. You do not need to be a consultant to benefit.
Alaa Elemam, DYNAMICS trainer
Meet Your Trainer

Alaa Elemam

Executive, Career & Emotional Intelligence Coach · L&D / OD Consultant

Alaa works with leaders, HR teams and organisations across MENA and the GCC on professional development and workplace challenges.

She is the founder of Dynamics Consultation and creator of the DYNAMICS and Business Boundaries programmes.

Executive Coaching Learning & Development Organisation Development MENA & GCC
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Your Next Step

From interest to enrolment.
Four simple steps.

Start with a conversation. Our team will help you understand the programme, assess fit and agree the next steps.

01

Free Consultation

Discuss your role and development goals.

02

Assess Your Fit

Explore how the programme meets your needs.

03

Agree Payment

Pay in full or discuss instalments.

04

Complete Registration

Receive your enrolment information.

Programme Investment
£280
Professional Certification
Instalment Options Available

A Payment Arrangement That Works for You

The programme fee is £280. You can pay in full or discuss an instalment arrangement with our team. Options are agreed during the consultation or following assessment.

✓Secure Payment via Stripe

All payments are processed through Stripe. Once your arrangement is agreed, our team will email you the appropriate Stripe payment link.

Contact ask@italint.co.uk or call +44 7446 230101.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before joining.

Is this programme only for consultants?

No. It is designed for managers, business owners, HR professionals, consultants, coaches and experienced professionals who want to understand workplace dynamics.

Can I apply the learning to my own workplace?

Yes. You can use the frameworks to analyse relationships, understand informal influence and make more informed professional decisions.

How can consultants use the frameworks with clients?

They can support structured discovery, stakeholder mapping, diagnosis and intervention planning. The frameworks support professional judgement rather than replacing it.

How many learning hours are included?

50 hours: 30 live learning hours and 20 hours of self-study and assignments.

How is the programme delivered?

The programme includes two 2-hour live sessions per week alongside self-study and assignments. Contact TALINT to confirm available formats and the next cohort schedule.

How do I earn the certificate?

Complete the required learning hours, assignments and applied capstone, subject to the programme's completion requirements.

Is DYNAMICS: Office Politics UK CPD accredited?

The programme is presented as a 50-CPD-hour certification delivered by TALINT, a CPD Standards Office provider (Provider No. 50777). Contact TALINT if you need confirmation of programme-specific accreditation and certificate requirements.

What is the fee, and can I pay in instalments?

The programme fee is £280. You can pay in full or discuss an instalment arrangement with the team. Payments are processed through Stripe once the arrangement has been agreed.

How do I register?

Book a free consultation or email ask@italint.co.uk. Our team will discuss your goals, programme fit and payment options, then guide you through enrolment.

When the problem isn't on the org chart, be the one who knows what to do.

Whether you're solving workplace challenges for others or navigating them yourself, develop a more structured understanding of power, relationships and influence—and learn how to choose your next move.

DYNAMICS: Office Politics · TALINT · 50 learning hours · Practical frameworks · Applied capstone.