Overview
Unlock the Power of Influence in Decision-Making. Decision-making is a dynamic process that combines wisdom and strategic thinking, with trust and influence playing crucial roles in achieving successful outcomes.
In today’s world, mastering “soft skills” is essential for effectively persuading a diverse range of stakeholders. This two-day Korn Ferry Academy course will guide you in nurturing trust-based relationships within your workplace and equip you with techniques to influence others positively, ensuring mutually beneficial results for clients and team members alike—even in situations where resistance may arise.
Mastering the Art of Influence for Stakeholder Management empowers you to harness influence for effective leadership. In this course, you’ll explore strategies for engaging internal and external stakeholders, navigate office dynamics, and advance your career. You’ll explore practical approaches to influencing individuals who may resist change, whether it’s driving organisational transformation or shaping workplace culture. By learning adaptable influencing styles for different scenarios, you’ll be equipped to steer decisions, lead change, and foster collaboration.
Learning Outcomes
- Assess the Impact of the Six Power Bases: Analyse how they can shape behaviour and decision-making across all levels of an organisation, including interactions with superiors, subordinates, peers and external stakeholders.
- Develop Strategies for Building a Trustworthy Professional Reputation: Identify actionable strategies to establish a professional reputation that highlights your value and fosters trust.
- Evaluate and Strengthen Your Professional Network: Assess the current strength and value of your professional relationships and discover effective methods to expand your network for greater influence.
- Identify and Adapt Your Influencing Style: Determine your dominant influencing style and evaluate its effectiveness in various workplace situations, learning when to adjust your approach for maximum impact.
- Practice the 5 Cs of Influential Conversations: Engage in role-play activities to apply the 5 Cs of influential conversations, showcasing your ability to adapt these techniques to diverse workplace scenarios.
Course Topics
The Interplay of Influence and Decision-Making
Understanding the Role of Power in Influence
Unlocking Your Personal Power to Influence Effectively
Expanding Your Influence Through Strategic Networking
Cultivating Influence: Adapting Your Style to Fit the Situation
The 5 C’s of Impactful Conversations
Navigate Critical Conversations To A Positive Outcome
Who Should Attend
Assessment & Evaluation
To be eligible for funding, participants are required to attain a minimum 75% attendance and pass the course assessment. Please refer to our Terms & Conditions for more details.
Course Fees & Funding
| Participant Profile | Self-Sponsored | Company-Sponsored | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SME | NON-SME | ||
|
Singapore Citizen
≥ 40 years old |
$266.70
(After SSG Funding 70% + MCES Funding** 20%) |
$266.70
(After SSG Funding 70% + ETSS Funding* 20%) |
$266.70
(After SSG Funding 70% + MCES Funding** 20%) |
|
Singapore Citizen
< 40 years old / Permanent Resident |
$686.70
(After SSG Funding 70%) |
$266.70
(After SSG Funding 70% + ETSS Funding* 20%) |
$686.70
(After SSG Funding 70%) |
| International Participant |
$2,289
(No Funding) |
$2,289
(No Funding) |
$2,289
(No Funding) |
*ETSS – Enhanced Training Support for SMEs
**MCES – Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy
Self-sponsored participants may use SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) to offset fees
Course Fees are inclusive of 9% Goods & Services Tax
Course Schedule
18 & 19 Jun
6 & 7 Aug
4 & 5 Nov
Facilitator Bio
Lara Dudley
Lara Dudley is a distinguished faculty member of the Korn Ferry Academy. Armed with a head for numbers and a heart for people, she is a strategist and trainer adept at navigating the complexities of modern business. Experienced in scaling up digital native businesses and building effective distributed teams, her expertise is sought- after in today’s dynamic business world.
Clients particularly value Lara’s adaptability. A UK native, Lara has lived and worked across the Asia Pacific region for over 20 years. Skilled in the subtle art of cross- cultural communication, Lara knows what it takes to secure time and money in a way that goes beyond transactional interactions to building lasting relationships that add value over time. Lara’s diverse experiences enable her to inspire participants to embrace change, connect with conviction, and engage in learning with smiles along the way.
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