Influencing without Authority
Influencing without Authority
This course is part of Principles of Management Specialization
Instructor: Illysa Izenberg
Access provided by National Research Nuclear University MEPhI
Beginner level
Recommended experience
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Use a structured coaching process to guide performance conversations and develop teams
Build psychological safety to foster trust, motivation, and open communication
Use influence tactics and power dynamics to align stakeholders without formal authority
Navigate workplace relationships and drive outcomes through effective persuasion strategies
Skills you'll gain
- Employee Coaching
- Employee Performance Management
- Motivational Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Relationship Management
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Organizational Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Team Performance Management
- Coaching
- Team Collaboration
- Influencing
- Leadership and Management
- Culture Transformation
- Performance Management
- Constructive Feedback
- Decision Making
- Leadership Development
- Relationship Building
Details to know
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Taught in English
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