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Influencing Stakeholders
This practical session helps participants build the confidence and tools to influence others — even without formal power. They’ll learn how to read stakeholder behaviour, adapt their style, and build trust and buy-in across all directions. The result? Less resistance, more impact, and stronger outcomes.
Learning Outcomes
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Identify what drives stakeholder behaviour and decision-making
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Adapt their communication style to build stronger connections
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Apply strategies to gain buy-in without relying on formal authority
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Navigate resistance and handle difficult conversations with confidence
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Build trust, alignment, and commitment across different stakeholder groups
Target Audience
Ideal for professionals who need to influence outcomes without formal authority — including project managers, team leads, subject matter experts, early-stage leaders, and cross-functional collaborators. Especially valuable for those working in matrixed environments or roles where success depends on building alignment and trust across teams.
This is a highly interactive, discussion-led session designed to be practical and engaging from start to finish. No pre-work or specific tools are required — just bring an open mind and a willingness to participate.
