Influencing for impact
Course overview
This is a one-day course designed to help professionals build the confidence and skills to influence others effectively, even without formal authority. Participants will learn how to shape perceptions, gain buy-in, and communicate persuasively across a range of workplace situations. Through interactive exercises and real-world scenarios, the course explores key influencing techniques.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to influence others more confidently and effectively, even in situations where they don’t have formal authority. They will know how to tailor their approach to different stakeholders, communicate with clarity and purpose, and apply proven techniques to gain support and drive action.
Intended audience
This course is ideal for professionals who need to influence others to achieve outcomes, whether they lead teams, manage projects, or work cross-functionally. It’s especially valuable for those who want to strengthen their ability to gain support, build trust, and drive change without relying on positional authority.
Delivery
This course is offered privately for groups of around 10–12 participants. Delivered either onsite or remotely by our experienced consultants, it can be tailored to meet your organisation’s specific needs.
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Upcoming public training
For a selection of our most popular courses, we offer public training sessions - perfect for individuals or small teams who don’t have enough participants for a private course.
There is no upcoming public training for this course.
A valuable experience
"I wanted to express my appreciation for the excellent training session we recently attended. The content was not only informative but also incredibly well-organised, wellpaced making it easy to follow and engage with. Overall, it was a valuable experience, and we look forward to any future opportunities for learning and development."
Dinu Karawita
Western Sydney University
Positive feedback from attendees
"I have had lots of positive feedback from attendees, they all enjoyed the training and got value from it. The team members are more open to engaging directly with stakeholders earlier in the development process to clarify requirements, which is great."
Gareth Pullar
Head of Data, Farmlands
Excellent and knowledgeable instructor
"Excellent and knowledgeable instructor. The pace of the course was just right and I feel it has refreshed my skills as well as given me some new take home messages."
Hayley Price
Tableau Developer, Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation