Winning Support with Others



Today's organization thrives on new ideas because they lead to better ways to work, increasing moral and the bottom line! If your organization can put employee's great ideas to work, you've increased your competitive edge through continuous improvement.

Yet, a cross-functional workplace can hurt your chances of gaining support from a wide range of people who are needed in order for the ideas to be successfully implemented. Worse yet, unless employees have the confidence and skills to win support for their ideas by influencing others, many good ideas will be lost. Your employees must learn to analyze, develop and present their ideas in a way that will help them win the necessary support they need.

Participants will also:

  • Understand why influencing people for a win-win outcome is an important skill in this results-oriented workplace.
  • Recognize situations where it is appropriate to use their influencing skills.
  • Identify what motivates their team members.
  • Plan their best approach and create mutual involvement.
  • Explain their recommendation and its benefits and impacts.
  • Seek reactions and discuss concerns.
  • Identify what your specific needs are, what support you need and what you will offer in return.
  • Agree on an action plan for all involved

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