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Influence without Authority

Sometimes you may need to push new ideas forward beyond your team.

When it comes to gaining support for your ideas, you can draw on your influencing skills — even when you are not in a position of leadership. So where do you start?

Learn how to create a clear value proposition that is centered around the needs of those you are trying to influence, and you will be better prepared to convince them to follow-through on your ask.

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Create a value proposition

Creating a value proposition for your idea means identifying what might influence them to act.

5 min

Rally support

To get the right people behind you, you need to determine your approach and explain your needs clearly and convincingly.

8 min







Time:  13 minutes
Skills:  2 skills
Format:  On demand

 

Building these skills is right for you if

  • You struggle to get others on board with new projects, initiatives, or ideas.
  • You lack confidence in your ideas or are hesitant to bring them forward.
  • You often don’t know how to answer questions when your ideas are challenged.
  • You want to do a better job advocating for the needs of your team or yourself.

 

Relevant Common Language of Leadership competencies

  • Being Customer-Centric
  • Communicating Enterprise Purpose
  • Critical Thinking
  • Engaging with Leaders
  • Facilitating Execution Plans
  • Managing Team Boundaries
  • Managing Team Structures, Operations and Processes
  • Technical and Functional Skills