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Influence Skills for Leaders and Managers

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Learn how to develop and use the skill of influence to lead and manage people and get things done on teams and within organizations.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Influencing at the leadership level
  • Myths and truths about influence
  • Assess your leadership influence
1. Using Influence to Manage Your Team
  • Inspiring your team to act
  • Holding your team accountable
  • Influencing different personalities
  • Modeling the way
  • Motivating your team through change
2. Using Organizational Influence to Get Things Done
  • Developing organizational awareness
  • Building relationships with stakeholders
  • Influencing outcomes through others
  • Using influence to advocate for your team
  • Navigating power struggles
  • Pushing back tactfully
3. Using Influence for Visibility and Impact
  • Earning authority and autonomy
  • Building a braintrust
  • Gaining visibility for team accomplishments
  • Getting executive buy-in
Conclusion
  • Influence for the greatest good

Taught by

Melody Wilding

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