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Your ability to accomplish your goals at work sometimes requires the buy-in and agreement of others. This can be challenging if you don’t directly manage those people. The good news? You don't have to be in a leadership position to build influence within your organization!
How You Will Benefit
How to improve your ability to persuade people in situations where you don’t have formal authority.
Understanding the importance of using influence skills in an ethical manner.
Why developing and maintaining your professional networks can increase your influence.
The difference between influence and manipulation, and how to mitigate unwanted influence of others.
Who Should Attend
This course is open to all Federal employees.
Competences Emphasized
Influencing/Negotiating
Integrity/Honesty
Oral Communication
Political Savvy
Written Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Length
4 hours
Prerequisites
N/A
Additional Information LEAD Certificate Course: This course qualifies toward an OPM LEAD Certificate! To learn more about OPM’s LEAD Certificate Program, visit www.opm.gov/LEAD, or email LEAD@opm.gov.
