Extending Your Sphere of Influence
In this course, you will learn to become proficient in the art of persuasion, selecting and utilizing appropriate styles and strategies to have the most influential effect, as well as understanding how to protect yourself from being manipulated by others.
This course may earn a Credly Badge.
- Price: $1500.00
- Duration: 2 Days
- Delivery Methods: Virtual
- DIR Discount: 35.0%
Why choose TOPTALENT?
- Get assistance every step of the way from our Texas-based team, ensuring your training experience is hassle-free and aligned with your goals.
- Access an expansive range of over 3,000 training courses with a strong focus on Information Technology, Business Applications, and Leadership Development.
- Have confidence in an exceptional 95% approval rating from our students, reflecting outstanding satisfaction with our course content, program support, and overall customer service.
- Benefit from being taught by Professionally Certified Instructors with expertise in their fields and a strong commitment to making sure you learn and succeed.
Course Outline
1 – An Influence Baseline
- Enabling Collaboration
- Facilitating Constructive Dialogue
2 – Elements of Influence
- Focusing on the Outcome
- Seeing Influence as a Mental Equation
- Differentiating Influence from Manipulation
3 – Power and Persuasion
- Developing and Using Power Sources
- Developing the Art of Persuasion
- Appealing to Integrity, Emotions, and Intellect
- Building Five Types of Trust
- Applying Five Principles of Influence
4 – A Network of Influence
- Building a Purposeful Network
- Strategic Reputation Management
- Protecting Your Credibility
5 – Applying Influence Strategies
- Adapting the Approach
- Identifying Thinking Differences
- Applying Strategies to Styles
6 – Working With Resistance
- Encountering and Addressing Resistance
- Building Collaboration through Quality Dialogue
- Getting Results through Persistence and Persuasion
Actual course outline may vary depending on offering center. Contact your sales representative for more information.
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, students will know how to:
- Build workplace relationships based on mutual trust and respect
- Collaborate effectively through influence and persuasion
- Recognize and enhance your sources of personal power
- Choose and apply appropriate influence strategies
- Work with resistance to gain commitment and buy-in
Question: What if I have to reschedule my class due to conflict?
Answer: Ten (10) business days’ notice is required to reschedule a class with no additional fees. Notify TOPTALENT LEARNING as soon as possible at 469-721-6100 or by written notification to info@toptalentlearning.com to avoid rescheduling penalties.
Question: How do I enroll for this class?
Answer: Please contact our team at 469-721-6100; we will gladly guide you through the online purchasing process.
Question: What happens once I purchase a class?
Answer: You will receive a receipt and an enrollment confirmation sent to the email you submitted at purchase. Your enrollment email will have instructions on how to access the class. Any additional questions our team is here to support you. Please call us at 469-721-6100.
Question: What is your late policy?
Answer: If a student is 15 minutes late, they risk losing their seat to a standby student. If a student is 30 minutes late or more, they will need to reschedule. A no-show fee will apply. Retakes are enrolled on a stand-by basis. The student must supply previously issued courseware. Additional fees may apply.
Question: What happens when I finish my class?
Answer: You will receive a ‘Certificate of Completion’ once you complete the class. If you purchased an exam voucher for the class, a team member from TOPTALENT LEARNING will reach out to discuss your readiness for the voucher and make arrangements to send it.