Course Information

Introduction

Strategic influence enables leaders to gain commitment, align stakeholders and achieve outcomes without relying only on formal authority. In complex organisations, leaders must build trust, communicate effectively and influence decisions across different teams and interests.

This programme provides participants with practical methods for developing strategic influence skills. Participants will learn how to understand stakeholder perspectives, communicate with impact, build alliances and use influence approaches to support organisational objectives.

Objectives

1. Apply strategic influence principles to strengthen leadership effectiveness.
2. Analyse stakeholder needs and interests to develop effective influence approaches.
3. Develop communication strategies that build trust and commitment.
4. Evaluate influence situations and select appropriate leadership approaches.
5. Establish practices that improve collaboration and stakeholder alignment.

Who Should Attend?

1. Senior Managers.
2. Business Unit Leaders.
3. Project and Programme Directors.
4. Strategy and Transformation Leaders.
5. Functional Heads.

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Daily Agenda

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection

Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.