Lateral Leadership Influencing others without having a leadership position (Online)

Abstract

This 4-​day learning program covers a wide range of techniques that can be used to exert influence and deal with resistance. During the course, participants are asked to describe a challenge they have (e.g. personal case study), that they wish to resolve. The program will help participants directly implement what they have learned to support them with their own case study.

Learning Objectives

Participants:

• recognize the importance of addressing challenging situations that affect their work
• analyze and plan strategic techniques that support a positive influence helpful in complex situations
• learn to choose different strategies depending on the situation
• reflect on how to adapt their behavior to certain situations and people
• practice how to exude confidence and charisma beneficial for conversations with colleagues
• are knowledgeable of strategies they can apply to exert a positive influence
• are able to exert influence in conflict and negotiation situations.

Content

Participants should allow approx. 1 day each for the Zoom sessions and peer-group meetings as well as 1-2 days to work through the self-paced learning modules. They are expected to reserve enough time to work on the different modules in between the Zoom sessions with the instructor.                                               

During the program, participants will learn about new techniques, discuss possible approaches with peers and plan new strategies that can help them with their cases. The transfer of newly acquired knowledge and skills to daily routines will be regularly facilitated through systematic planning of a personal transfer strategy.

Academic Semester

Location

• Online

Audience Size

Target audience

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Comment

4 days spread out throughout the semester:

• 22.08.2023, 14:00 - 16:00: Kick-​Off
• 05.09.2023, 14:30 - 17:00: Study Buddy Group 1
• 19.09.2023, 14:00 - 17:00: Study Buddy Group 2
• 03.10.2023, 14:00 - 16:00: Check-​In 1
• 24.10.2023, 14:30 - 16:00: Study Buddy Group 3
• 31.10.2023, 14:00 - 16:30: Check-​In 2
• 14.11.2023, 15:00 - 16:30: Study Buddy Group 4
• 28.11.2023, 14:00 - 16:00: Final Check-​In