When working with people, the ability to get things done is important, as it requires influence regardless of one’s position or authority.

Although we typically avoid discussing it in these terms, our ability to influence is crucial in accomplishing tasks. Whether it involves obtaining approval for expenses that exceed your budget or getting items included on the agenda for the next policy meeting, your capacity to influence is significant.

If you have seen someone without official authority achieve more than someone with a prestigious title, you have witnessed the power of influence. Similarly, even if you hold a position of authority, you may not feel powerful if your team does not view you as credible, relevant, or agreeable, resulting in minimal effort from them.

When faced with this situation, it is crucial to take a step back and identify the necessary adjustments that can be made to enhance personal influence. It is important to determine the actions that can be taken to increase one’s ability to persuade and gain support from others.

Influence is derived from a range of sources, including expertise, credibility, visibility, and alignment with organizational objectives. These factors enhance one’s ability to positively influence others.

In this training session, we will teach you how you can increase your level of influence. Afterward, you will have the opportunity test your knowledge by going through three scenarios. We will ask you for suggestions on how the people in the scenarios can become more influential and improve their situation. Throughout the lesson, you will learn:

• The factors that contribute to personal influence and strategies for developing it.
• The utilization of specific sources of personal power to enhance one’s influence.
• The strategies for increasing influence and improving satisfaction in your work.

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