Influencing school training courses in Beaverton, OR (public, in-house or online)

This course focuses on designing effective organizations and managing change in organizations in which engineering, manufacturing, and/or scientific technologies are critical. Tools for assessment and redesign of organizations are emphasized. The course pays special attention to organizing for lateral coordination and integration, as this is a required capability in technology-intensive organizations. Topics also include: change methodology; roles in a change initiative; competencies and mind-se...

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Influence is about finding a better way, and contributing to success. Influence is communicating with the intent of getting something done or reaching conclusions with and through other people or groups, and a method of maintaining and building relationships. This course focuses on how to build the foundation for becoming an influential person.

Objectives:
In this course, you will focus on the key skills used to become successful at influencing others.

The ability to influence or persuade others is a critical skill for success in today’s business environment. Having a good idea isn’t enough. You will need to "sell" it to others before it is implemented.

What you will learn in this one day highly interactive workshop:

Identifying and then adapting to the four different communication styles

Building trust and credibility

Presenting benefits, not features

Making a positive first impression (...

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Individual and team success depends upon the ability of individuals to communicate with others, face to face, as well as virtually. Every interaction with another person determines how you are perceived and every interaction is an opportunity to develop trust and exert positive influence. Whether presenting one to one or to an audience of one thousand, conveying information to a project team or delivering a difficult message, communicating effectively is one of the most powerful skills for achie...

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Effective influence doesn just happen! How do you get people to buy into your ideas and your needs? Being able to accurately read situations, individuals and groups, and applying the appropriate type of influence behavior are the keys to becoming successful at influencing. Influence is the ability to have others take a desired action while building and maintaining the relationship. Participants will learn influence strategy and behaviors and how to plan and prepare for them.

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