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“Handle the challenge of change well, and you can prosper greatly. Handle it poorly, and you put yourself and others at risk.”

John Kotter

Face-to-Face, Instructor-Led Courses
Building Influence & Credibility

Results-based Questions Addressed in this Course

    • What are the fundamental differences between managing and leading?

    • What are the admired traits of effective leaders and the fatal flaws of others?

    • How do you elevate the engagement level of individuals and teams to meet and exceed performance levels in changing times?

    • What change process produces the greatest level of buy-in for new direction?

    • What are the power bases and influence tactics best used to influence individuals and teams?

    • How do you survive and thrive within the political climate of the organization.
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Understanding the driving forces impacting change in one's organization places increased importance on understanding the roles of managers and leaders. As John Kotter indicated, ‘Management is about dealing with the complexity of work whereas leadership is about dealing with change.’ Building Influence & Credibility provides the knowledge and skills managers and leaders need to influence individuals and teams to meet and exceed organizational expectations. It provides time-tested practical solutions leaders can implement immediately from the most respected writers/practitioner in the field.


Who Should Attend

Leaders, Managers, Supervisors, Informal Leaders, Emerging Leaders


“Great job.
Kept me informed and interactive throughout the entire day. I’m exhausted! Lee is a fantastic facilitator.
Thank you. ”

Norm Smith,
San Diego, CA

How You Will Benefit

After successfully completing Building Influence & Credibility, participants will be able to:

    1. Understand the driving forces shaping change in our society and organizations.

    2. Put into practice the differences between managing and leading.

    3. Describe the characteristics and traits of highly effective leaders.

    4. Identify their foundational leadership style.

    5. Explain the four components of leader credibility and how to enhance their credibility in the workplace.

    6. Describe the "fatal flaws" that derail otherwise successful leaders.

    7. Apply the ten influence tactics that propel individuals and teams toward goal accomplishment.

    8. Use a proven process to create buy-in and to implement change in one's organization.

    9. Understand the political reality of organizational life and how to improve the use of high-integrity
      political tactics.

    10. Create a personal action plan to move learning to performance.
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Building Influence & Credibility can serve as an excellent "starter" session in a leadership curriculum and is often combined with other Partners in Development courses. This course can be customized to address specific organizational needs for beginning, seasoned, or advanced leaders as well as for emerging leaders.

Session Length Option

This course is delivered in either a 4-hour or full-day session with a more complete coverage of topic and considerably advanced skills building offered in the full day session. The course is also offered as an instructor-led, five week blended e-learning course.

Advanced Preparation

To enhance the level of learning to performance, we ask participants to complete basic preparatory work in advance of the course. This includes completing a brief leadership style assessment and reading an acclaimed article on defining the roles and challenges of managers and leaders.

 

Partners in Development, 889 S. Dwyer Ave., Arlington Heights, IL  60005.  847-255-1031 LeeJohnsen@partnersindevelopment.net