ML284wkx: Influence Without Authority: Persuasion Skills You Never Knew You Had!
This interactive course equips you with the tools to influence, motivate, and lead individuals and teams—even without formal authority. You’ll explore frameworks such as influence currencies, relationship mapping, and perspective-taking to analyze and improve your approach to influence. Through real-life scenarios and hands-on exercises, you’ll learn how to engage stakeholders, navigate disagreement, and build collaborative solutions. Whether you’re managing projects, leading teams, or working cross-functionally, this course will help you develop a personal action plan to apply influence strategies effectively in your organization.
What You'll Learn
- Master influence currencies to motivate others effectively
- Use relationship mapping and perspective-taking to navigate workplace conflicts
- Build collaborative solutions through structured influence conversations
Live Session Schedule
Come Prepared for the Course
This faculty-led course takes place over four weeks and includes up to a 90-minute weekly live web conference session, self-paced online assignments and the use of peer discussion forums. Learners should expect to spend approximately four hours per week on course related reading and assignments. All required coursework is due by 11:59 p.m. PT on the designated day of class.
Pre-Work & Preparation
Complete all pre-work by provided deadlines
Active Participation
Attend live sessions and engage in collaborative activities
Software Requirements
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Zoom proficiency required
Hardware Setup
Dual monitors, webcam, and file management capabilities
Your Instructor
Megan Winkeler
Faculty Member | NeighborWorks
What Learners Are Saying
Foundations of Negotiation Micro-Credential
The Negotiation micro-credential equips learners with the skills to transform adversarial approaches into collaborative problem-solving. You'll learn how to influence, motivate, and lead individuals and teams effectively, ensuring productive and positive outcomes in various negotiation scenarios.
Courses needed to earn this credential:
- ML282: How to Negotiate: The Most Important Skill You Will Ever Learn! (in-person or faculty-led)
- ML284: Influence Without Authority: Persuasion Skills You Never Knew You Had! (in-person or faculty-led)
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