Influence Without Authority 

It is critical to be able to influence others regardless of position, especially when working cross-functionally and cross-culturally. It is more effective to use personal power to influence others to build commitment, not just compliance. To get things done in today's organizations, we must positively influence others, such as direct reports, colleagues, managers, clients, and suppliers, both inside and outside the organization. Typical influence goals include gaining buy-in for one's ideas, securing cooperation, attuning agendas, and sustaining action. The challenge is to understand how to implement a successful influence plan using the most effective skills. The Influence Without Authority virtual workshop will provide participants with this plan, along with an awareness of the different influence styles that can be applied.

Participants will:
• Complete and debrief the Influence Quiz (see link below to complete the quiz)*
• Learn about the Situational Influence Model
• Practice the Influence Styles for an upcoming real-life situation using a Planning Guide

Strong influencers fulfill their personal objectives while maintaining and nurturing important work relationships. That sounds simple, but in practice it can be extremely challenging. Many people achieve their influence objectives only at the expense of important relationships. Others habitually avoid challenging influence situations at the expense of fulfilling their work goals. The Influence Without Authority virtual workshop is experiential and will be 1.5 hours long.

*Please click on the link below to complete the Influence Quiz prior to the virtual workshop.
https://strategicsoftskillsinstitute.com/quiz/influence/