Political awareness is a vital competency for all government employees. Government agencies are political organizations, with agendas that change with election cycles and power dynamics that shape directions at all levels. Developing political savvy can help government employees better support their agency’s mission and better manage their own careers. This training provides a practical look at political awareness in government agencies, to help government employees recognize how political dynamics play out in their organizations, and how to take specific actions that will demonstrate political savvy.