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Getting Results Without Authority

Whether you’re dealing with bosses, colleagues, staff members or senior management, the ability to win respect, influence people and cultivate cooperation is absolutely essential to career success. In this persuasive skills training, you’ll focus on the key elements of influencing others when there is lack of authority—personal power, persuasion and negotiation. Learn how to influence people by building your power base using the Personal Power Model…understand exchange and reciprocity (the first steps in the influence process) …adapt communication style to build credibility…persuade with a framework of discovery, preparation and dialogue…master the key components of negotiation. You’ll practice persuasive communication and other influencing techniques right from day one through the final activity—and enhance your learning with videos, exercises, assessment tools and group discussions.

Seminar Number: 02532

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About This Course

You can't always rely on your title to get things done. In most organizations, the people you need to influence don't report to you; they're in other departments or above you in the chain of command. AMA’s influence without authority training gives you practical ways to gain buy-in, build coalitions and move work forward anyway. You'll learn how to influence others without authority by building relationships based on trust and communicating in ways that persuade rather than push. This Getting Results Without Authority course is for project managers, individual contributors and anyone who needs to lead effectively across the organization, navigating politics while delivering real results.

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Who Should Attend

Those who need to have work done through others—or who need to convince another person to buy into an idea or follow up on a request

  •   In-Person2 Day(s)
    1.2 CEU, 12 CLP, 14 CPE, 12 PDU, 12 PMU
  •   Live Online2 Day(s)
    1.2 CEU, 12 CLP, 14 CPE, 12 PDU, 12 PMU
 
 

Whether you’re dealing with bosses, colleagues, staff members or senior management, the ability to win respect, influence people and cultivate cooperation is absolutely essential to career success. In this persuasive skills training, you’ll focus on the key elements of influencing others when there is lack of authority—personal power, persuasion and negotiation.

Learn how to influence people by building your power base using the Personal Power Model…understand exchange and reciprocity (the first steps in the influence process) …adapt communication style to build credibility…persuade with a framework of discovery, preparation and dialogue…master the key components of negotiation.

You’ll practice persuasive communication and other influencing techniques right from day one through the final activity—and enhance your learning with videos, exercises, assessment tools and group discussions.

  • Establish or regain credibility so you can begin to influence people
  • Effectively use your power base to persuade others
  • Understand the person you’re trying to influence—and persuade through give-and-take
  • Develop and grow relationships within your organization and beyond
  • Create a collaborative work environment for faster, better results
  • Let communication differences work for, not against, you
  • Successfully sell your ideas and implement change
  • Achieve trust and give-and-take relationships up, down and across the organization
  • Influence people while projecting self-confidence without being pushy
  • Adapt your style to the person or situation you’re dealing with
  • Identify various negotiating techniques that promote win-win outcomes

 

  • Understanding your personal power base and the principle of reciprocity
  • Identifying effective influencing behaviors
  • Building your personal power base and creating partnerships
  • Flexing your communication style preferences when influencing others
  • Applying credibility, logic and emotion in the persuasion process
  • Customizing your approach to persuade your audience members
  • Understanding the nuances of conflict
  • Providing constructive feedback 
  • Getting better results through negotiation
  • Practicing the negotiation steps 
  • Applying the principles of “soft” negotiation
  • Conducting a negotiation activity

 

Learning Objectives

  • Determine Your Personal Power Base
  • Analyze Your Approach When Influencing Others, and Know How to Adjust It
  • Identify the Fundamentals of Exchange and Reciprocity
  • Develop and Apply Persuasion Skills Using Four Skill Steps to Influence Others
  • Improve Your Basic Interpersonal Skills of Listening, Questioning, and Providing Constructive Feedback
  • Appreciate the Value of Constructive Conflict and Learn How to Work Through Conflict Situations When Influencing
  • Identify the Basic Steps of Negotiation, and Promote Win/Win Results

Personal Power

  • Describe the Personal Power Model and How to Use It with Your Personal Power Base
  • Identify the Behaviors Indicating Effective Influencing
  • Define Ways to Develop the Platform for Your Personal Power Base

Building Your Personal Power Base

  • Describe How Exchange, Relationship, and Partnership Are the Foundation of One’s Personal Power Base and the Keys to Influence
  • Identify Your Exchange Portfolio
  • Define the Principe of Reciprocity
  • Identify Ways to Build Relationships Upward, Downward, and Laterally Within Your Organization
  • Explain the Value of Creating Partnerships

Communication Style

  • Describe the Importance of Flexing with Communication Style Preferences When Influencing Others
  • Explain the Communication Style Preferences That You Deal With at Work
  • Identify Your Preferred Communication Style and Those of Others
  • Define the Impact of the Negative Attribution Cycle

Persuasion

  • Define and Apply Credibility, Logic, and Emotion in the Persuasion Process
  • Evaluate Where Your Audience Is on the Communication Issues and Develop an Approach
  • Discuss How Persuasion Is a Learning and Negotiation Process
  • Explain How to Follow the Key Learning Steps of Discovery, Preparation, and Dialogue in the Persuasion Process

When Conflict Comes Between You and Your Desired Results

  • Describe the Impact of Conflict on Getting Results
  • Discuss the Conflict-Management Responses Available
  • Define How to Provide Constructive Feedback and Not Add to the Conflict
  • Explain How to Select the Appropriate Option for a Situation

Getting Better Results Through Negotiation

  • Explain the Key Preparation and Process Steps of Negotiation
  • Define and Apply the Principles of “Soft” Negotiation
  • Apply Influence, Persuasion, and Negotiation in Negotiation Activity

Action Plan

  • Identify Learning Points from the Program
  • Apply Learning Points to Specific Changes in Persuasion Efforts

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View a Sample of Our Reviews

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832 reviews

 
It was very informative. The exercises were laid out in a way that were easy to understand, expand on and keep us engaged.
5
Michael P.
 
Sales Manager
 
Industry: Retail, Automobile Dealers
Excellent!!! I continue to be impressed with each class that I attend. Keep up the excellent instruction. It has definitely made a difference in my life.
5
Terri F.
 
Administrative Assistant
 
Industry: Finance, Credit Cards & Transaction Processing
It was great course. The explanation was very clear. The activities were very well thought and they helped to apply the knowledge that we learned. It was very interactive course.
5
Inae L.
 
Account Manager
 
Industry: Manufacturing
The material was well organized - supported with interactive exercises (not death by powerpoint). Instructor had lots of great tidbits and supporting quotes, references to help reinforce the learning.
5
Kathryn C.
 
Software Product Manager
 
Industry: Software
The information was definitely something I can take with me for every day use at my job. The instructor was great with keeping everyone engaged- and he was personable so it made the info relatable/ useable.
5
Shauna J.
 
Purchasing Supervisor
 
Industry: Manufacturing

This course is valid for 12 PMUs.

Talent Triangle PDUs
10 Power Skills [PS] 2 Business Acumen [BA]
Project Management Institute (PMI) Talent Triangle, 2015.
Reproduced with the permission of PMI. Copyright and all rights reserved

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Recommended CPE Credit: 14 hours/Basic
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: Online pre- and post-assessment
Delivery Method: Group Live/Group Internet Based
Field of Study: Non-Technical – Communication & Marketing, Personal Development

In-Person Schedule

7 Sessions Available

Live Online Schedule

10 Sessions Available

  • $2,895.00 Non Members
  • $2,595.00 AMA Members
  • $2,567.00 GSA
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend a leading without authority course?

A leading without authority course is ideal for project managers, team leads, technical professionals, and anyone responsible for delivering results through others. If you need to gain commitment without direct reporting lines, this seminar provides the tools to do it effectively.

What does influencing without authority mean?

Influencing without authority means gaining cooperation, commitment and results from others when you do not have direct control over them. In today’s matrixed organizations, professionals must influence peers, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders without relying on formal title or power. This course teaches practical strategies for building credibility and driving results through influence.

How can I gain cooperation from peers or cross-functional teams?

Gaining cooperation across departments can be challenging when you don’t have direct reporting lines. Learning how to influence others without authority involves understanding stakeholder priorities, communicating value clearly, and building strong working relationships. This course provides tools to help professionals increase alignment and collaboration.

What skills are taught in influencing without authority training?

This influencing without authority training covers stakeholder analysis, persuasion strategies, conflict management, credibility building, and communicating to influence. Participants learn practical influence models they can apply immediately in meetings, negotiations, and collaborative projects.

How will this training help me overcome resistance from uncooperative colleagues?

The getting results without authority training provides a specific Personal Power Model and teaches the Principles of Exchange and Reciprocity. You will learn to identify the "emotional triggers" of your peers and use a Four-Step Persuasion Process—Discovery, Preparation, Dialogue, and Negotiation—to turn healthy conflict into collaborative results.

Can this course be delivered in-house to help employees influence others and drive results without formal authority?

Yes. This course can be delivered at your company, in person or live online, for professionals who need to lead projects or initiatives without direct authority. Delivery can be tailored to your organization’s structure and collaboration needs, helping participants build influence, gain buy-in, and achieve results across teams. To explore options, please contact us for more information.
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