Influencing People

Great leadership isn't just about technical proficiency or exercising authority, it's about having influence and the ability to persuade people not under your authority. If your role relies on building strong collaborative relationships with colleagues and other stakeholders, this workshop will prove invaluable. Suitable for people at all organisational levels, it will improve your ability to influence a wide variety of people, right to the very top of an organisation.

Description

Course Overview  

Unlock the power of influence and take your career to new heights with our comprehensive "Influencing People" course. Designed for business professionals at any career stage, this one-day course offers strategic insights and practical tools to help you become a master of persuasion and influence within your organisation. 

 

Who Should Attend: 

This course is designed for ambitious professionals who recognise that success isn'tjust about what you know, but who you can bring along with you: 

  • Emerging Leaders ready to transition from individual contributor to people leader, seeking to build the influence required to guide teams and drive organizational change. 
  • Mid-Level Managers who need to achieve results through others, coordinate across departments, and position themselves for senior leadership roles. 
  • Project Managers & Team Leads working in matrix environments where success depends on influencing stakeholders without direct authority. 
  • Subject Matter Experts with deep technical knowledge who want their expertise to translate into organizational impact and career advancement. 
  • High-Potential Professionalsidentified for leadership development who need to build the soft skills that complement their technical capabilities. 
  • Consultants & Client-Facing Professionals who must quickly establish credibility and influence decision-makers in unfamiliar organizational contexts. 

Whether you're early in your career and want to accelerate your trajectory, or you're an experienced professional looking to break through to the next level, this course provides the strategic framework to expand your influence and amplify your impact. No prior experience with influence training is required—just the ambition to take your career to the next level. 

 

What You'll Achieve:  

Investment in this course delivers immediate and lasting returns: 

 

  • Strategic Influence: Learn advanced techniques to strategically increase your influence in professional settings. Whether you're aiming to lead a team or drive organisational change, these strategies will empower you to make a significant impact. 
  • Influence Mapping: Develop an influence map to identify and strengthen key professional relationships. This tool will help you navigate complex organisational dynamics and build a network of support for your ideas. 
  • Positive Persuasion: Master the art of positive persuasion to effectively communicate your ideas and gain buy-in from colleagues and stakeholders. These techniques will enhance your ability to advocate for your initiatives and drive successful outcomes. 
  • Decision-Making Power: Gain the confidence and skills to speak up and have a say in key decisions. This course will empower you to assert your ideas and contribute meaningfully to important discussions. 

 

What's Covered: 

  • Strategic Approaches to Influence: Dive deep into methods for increasing your influence and learn how to apply them in various professional scenarios. 
  • Constructing an Influence Map: Learn how to create and utilise an influence map to enhance your professional relationships and support your goals. 
  • Positive Persuasions: Explore techniques for positive persuasion that will help you communicate effectively and gain support for your ideas. 
  • Speaking Up: Develop the skills to confidently speak up and participate in key decision-making processes, ensuring your voice is heard and valued. 

 

Why Register:

The difference between professionals who plateau and those who ascend lies in their ability to influence others. This course provides the strategic framework and practical tools to ensure your ideas get heard, your projects get resourced, and your career gets the momentum it deserves. 

Limited seats available. Reserve your spot and take the first step toward becoming the influential leader your organisation needs. 

Register now and transform how others see you, hear you, and follow you. 

 

Testimonial from Facilitator, Carley Nicholson 

The Influencing People programme is ideal for anyone who wants to understand how to share their ideas in a compelling and influential way. It’s interactive and uses practical real-world strategies that learners can start using straight away to enhance their relationships. 

 

Testimonial from Learner:  

The course was very informative and great to acquire new skills and tools in management. 

 

Duration: 1 day

Level: Intermediate

Delivery: Face to face (in class)

 

Course Costs:

Member (Standard) $940 + GST

Non-member (Standard) $1,340 + GST

 

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