Introduction

The "Influence and Persuasion for C-Suite Leaders" course is designed to enhance executive leaders' abilities to effectively persuade and influence key stakeholders, drive organizational change, and foster a culture of collaboration. Through this 5-day intensive program, C-suite executives will gain advanced insights and tools to communicate with impact and lead with influence in various business environments.

• Understand the principles of persuasion and its impact on leadership effectiveness.
• Develop skills to communicate persuasively in both verbal and non-verbal contexts.
• Apply influence strategies to drive organizational change and innovation.
• Enhance emotional intelligence to better connect and build rapport with stakeholders.
• Adapt persuasion techniques to diverse audiences and business scenarios.

Course Outlines

Day 1: Foundations of Influence and Persuasion

• Introduction to key influence theories and models.
• Understanding the psychology of persuasion.
• Exploring the ethical implications of influence.
• Analyzing real-world case studies of persuasion in leadership.
• Interactive workshop: Self-assessment of personal influence style.

Day 2: Communicating with Impact

• Mastering verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Techniques for crafting compelling messages and narratives.
• Practicing active listening to increase influence.
• Developing storytelling skills to engage and inspire.
• Role-play exercises to simulate persuasive communication scenarios.

Day 3: Influencing Change and Innovation

• Strategies for leading and managing organizational change.
• Influence tactics to drive innovation within teams.
• Engaging stakeholders to build consensus and support.
• Overcoming resistance to change through persuasive techniques.
• Case study analysis on successful change leadership.

Day 4: Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Influence

• Understanding the role of emotional intelligence in persuasion.
• Building rapport and trust with key stakeholders.
• Empathy as a tool for effective influence.
• Handling difficult conversations with tact and diplomacy.
• Interactive activities to enhance emotional awareness and control.

Day 5: Persuasion in Diverse Environments

• Adapting influence strategies across cultures and demographics.
• Customizing persuasion approaches for various business contexts.
• Engaging with diverse teams and improving cross-cultural communication.
• Overcoming barriers to persuasion in global settings.
• Final group project: Developing a personalized influence plan.