Influencing From Any Seat
- Live virtual
- 3 hours
- HRCI & SHRM credit
Live virtual · 3 hours · HRCI & SHRM credit
This half-day course introduces the fundamentals of influencing without authority.
Upcoming sessions
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What you will learn
Skills you will walk away with
- List actions and behaviors that make a person influential even without authority
- Identify their preferred influencing styles
- Determine how to adjust their influencing approach to increase effectiveness
- Describe a process to influence others to take action
- Create a plan to effectively use their influence to generate action
About this course
What this course covers
Influencing others is an essential yet challenging business skill. It is a skill that allows us to get things done, resolve problems, obtain permission, or gain acceptance of our opinions or ideas. Being able to influence others when you have no authority over them is even more challenging.
This half-day course introduces the fundamentals of influencing without authority. Participants will learn how to influence others and efficiently achieve their goals.
Who should attend. Anyone who must influence others to achieve their goals, including those who frequently work in teams or on projects with colleagues, vendors, or clients; those who would like to improve their ability to present their position and/or convince someone else to pursue their ideas.

Your facilitators
Who teaches this course

Melani Winter
Learning On Demand Consultant
Melani Winter is an innovative, results-driven professional with a strong background in curriculum design, program development, and training assessment. Based in Raleigh, NC, Melani holds a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Bachelor’s in History from Cornerstone University. She has excelled as a Program Specialist for the North Carolina State Board of Elections and as a Training Specialist for the Wake County Board of Elections, where she developed engaging, learner-centered training programs and facilitated effective communication across diverse audiences.

Aimee Altomare
Learning On Demand Consultant
Aimee Altomare is an adaptable and results-driven Executive Coach with over 15 years of experience in management consulting and financial services. Aimee specializes in risk management, change management, program development, and executive coaching. She partners with clients and senior leaders to solve complex business problems, guide individuals through change processes, and develop high-quality presentation materials. Additionally, Aimee is experienced in facilitating large-scale webinars and trainings, and building coaching programs.
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Course questions
It is delivered live online with an instructor, so your team can join from anywhere. Each session runs 3 hours.
Anyone who must influence others to achieve their goals, including those who frequently work in teams or on projects with colleagues, vendors, or clients; those who would like to improve their ability to present their position and/or convince someone else to pursue their ideas.
A single seat is $339 for non-members and $269 for members. It is also included with a Class Pass.
Next: Nov 6 · 2 upcoming dates. Pick a date from the list above to register.
Yes. Private delivery is available for your organization, scheduled around your calendar, live online or on site.
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