Strategic Leadership - Influence Skills
Course ID: 261116 0101 331ESH
Course Dates : 16/11/2026 Course Duration : 5 Studying Day/s Course Location: London, United Kingdom
Language: Bilingual
Course Category: Professional and CPD Training Programs
Course Subcategories:
Business Decision Making Corporate Strategy Executive Communication & Influence Leadership & Management Development Strategic Management
Course Certified By: ESHub CPD & LondonUni - Executive Management Training
* Professional Training and CPD Programs
Leading to:
Executive Diploma Certificate
Leading to:
Executive Mini Masters Certificate
Leading to
Executive Masters Certificate
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From London, United Kingdom
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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.
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.
Course 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.
Week 1
Day 1
Strategic Influence Fundamentals
- Understanding the role of influence in leadership
- Differentiating influence from authority
- Linking influence with strategic outcomes
Leadership Presence
- Building credibility and trust
- Developing confident leadership communication
- Strengthening personal impact
Influence Styles
- Understanding different influence approaches
- Adapting influence styles to situations
- Improving leadership flexibility
Day 2
Stakeholder Influence Analysis
- Identifying key stakeholders
- Understanding stakeholder interests and expectations
- Prioritising influence efforts
Building Strategic Relationships
- Developing professional networks
- Creating effective partnerships
- Strengthening stakeholder trust
Communication for Influence
- Communicating with clarity and purpose
- Adapting messages for different audiences
- Increasing stakeholder commitment
Day 3
Persuasion Skills
- Understanding principles of persuasion
- Building logical and compelling arguments
- Supporting effective decision-making
Negotiation and Influence
- Managing competing interests
- Creating value through collaboration
- Achieving mutually beneficial outcomes
Influencing Without Authority
- Leading across organisational boundaries
- Building cooperation with different teams
- Achieving results through relationships
Day 4
Strategic Alignment
- Creating shared understanding of objectives
- Aligning stakeholders around priorities
- Supporting organisational commitment
Managing Resistance
- Understanding sources of resistance
- Addressing concerns effectively
- Maintaining productive relationships
Influence in Decision-Making
- Supporting strategic discussions
- Presenting recommendations effectively
- Building agreement around decisions
Day 5
Strategic Influence Application
- Applying influence skills to workplace scenarios
- Developing practical influence approaches
- Strengthening leadership effectiveness
Building Long-Term Influence Capability
- Establishing sustainable influence practices
- Improving collaboration across teams
- Supporting strategic leadership development
Review and Action Planning
- Reviewing strategic leadership influence skills tools and frameworks
- Preparing a personal implementation or development plan
- Course review, feedback and implementation planning
