The Leading Through Influence Training Course is designed to help professionals develop the skills required to lead, motivate, and inspire others without relying solely on formal authority. This leadership training course focuses on influential communication, relationship building, emotional intelligence, persuasion, stakeholder engagement, and collaborative leadership to help participants achieve stronger professional outcomes.
Delivered by Imperial Corporate Training Institute, the course provides practical strategies for building trust, influencing decisions, managing different perspectives, and gaining support for ideas and initiatives. Participants will learn how to use influence effectively across teams and organisational levels while creating positive relationships and encouraging collaboration.
Objectives
- Understand the principles and psychology of leadership influence.
- Develop effective influencing and persuasion skills.
- Build trust and credibility with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Strengthen communication and interpersonal skills.
- Use emotional intelligence to influence others positively.
- Influence decisions without relying on formal authority.
- Build stronger professional relationships and networks.
- Manage different opinions, interests, and expectations.
- Improve negotiation and collaborative problem-solving skills.
- Encourage commitment, cooperation, and shared accountability.
- Adapt influencing approaches to different personalities and situations.
- Lead teams and initiatives through effective interpersonal influence.
Target Audience
- Senior executives and business leaders
- Managers and supervisors
- Team leaders and emerging leaders
- Project and programme managers
- Department heads and executives
- HR and organisational development professionals
- Business development professionals
- Sales and relationship management professionals
- Professionals working with cross-functional teams
- Anyone seeking to strengthen leadership influence and communication skills