Influence and Persuasion

Overview:

Work is not the only thing that matters in life, but most of us want to take pride in what we do. While we don’t have to like the people we work with, or report to, at the very least we should be able to interact positively with them. The biggest influence on job satisfaction is our relationship with others. Our work should not be a burden to us and our offices shouldn’t be battlefields. We are human beings working with other human beings. This two-day workshop is about working to the best of your abilities, and encouraging the best in those who work with you, or for you.

What Will Students Learn?

Make decisions about using persuasion versus manipulation
Apply the concepts of pushing and pulling when influencing others
Describe different techniques for getting persuasive conversations and presentations underway
Make a persuasive presentation by using the 5 S’s
Apply storytelling techniques to extend influence
Leverage concepts of neuro linguistic programming in everyday influence and persuasion.

What Topics are Covered?

Understanding persuasion
Preparing to persuade
Getting off on the right foot
Presentation strategies
Using stories to persuade
Using neuro linguistic programming (NLP) techniques

What’s Included? Instruction by an expert facilitator, small interactive classes, manual & course materials and certificate