Build Your Influence

Overview

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Building your influence in the workplace requires mastering two critical skills: leveraging your networks and persuading others. In this course, you'll identify how to create an effective network by improving your interpersonal skills, accessing new information, and connecting with important organizational stakeholders. You'll also determine how to boost your ability to persuade effectively and gain others' buy-in, helping you build credibility, earn trust, and increase your influence.

Syllabus

Leveraging Your Networks

Networking isn’t “just political game-playing”—it’s a crucial skill for all managers. By learning to create an effective network, you can improve your interpersonal skills, access new information, and connect with important organizational stakeholders.

Persuading Others

Boost your ability to persuade others to get the buy-in you need to accomplish your goals. By learning the art and science of effective persuasion, you build credibility, earn trust, and increase your influence.