In this seminar, University of San Diego School of Business Professor Craig Barkacs presents a strategic framework for how to successfully use Influence, Power and Politics to develop relationships, work within (or without) the hierarchy, confer and receive rewards and avoid undue burdens. Craig Barkacs, professor of business law, teaches and publishes in topics on negotiation, corporate social responsibility, ethics, law and international business across the graduate programs in the University of San Diego School of Business and at universities around the world. Barkacs is also principal in The Barkacs Group, which provides negotiation and ethics training for the private sector, and is often sought out by media to comment on business, legal, ethical and political issues. He has also, throughout his career, achieved outstanding results litigating opposite the most powerful law firms in the country. Barkacs has won awards for research and publications, including a prestigious University Professorship for outstanding career achievement in teaching, scholarship and service and designated Professor of the Year by graduate business students at the University of San Diego’s School of Business. For information about the graduate business programs at Unviersity of San Diego visit http://sandiego.edu/business