Influence is a skill that doesn’t simply come naturally or with a title alone. It can also often be confused with manipulation. The two terms are often mistaken for one another, yet they couldn’t be more different! Influence has clear value in the workplace but there must be a foundation built before you can influence, and it can be difficult to know where to start.
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Critical Insight
There are four behaviors of a successful influencer. This training will dive into these behaviors and enable leaders to evaluate how they can use these behaviors to influence across all levels of the organization.
Impact and Result
Influence is a skill that must be developed and isn’t necessarily something that comes with a role or title. It’s a difficult skill to know how to develop and some people commonly mistake it with manipulation. Managers who have strong influencing skills are more likely to foster relationships with their employees and advance their projects and ideas for the overall organization goal.