Overview

”Think twice before you speak because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another”
Napoleon Hill, American author


This short session offers you a chance to explore the concepts of influence and persuasion through a mixture of theoretical understanding, activity and discussion. The session will equip with you with awareness of personal power and persuasion.

People who attend this ½ day session often ask us:

  • I struggle to be heard, is it the way I communicate my message?
  • How do I enhance my communication skills so that my colleagues and managers will see the value in my input and ideas?
  • Can I learn to influence others and get better results?

This is an interactive course. We will work to share the theory behind enhancing your influencing skills, which will improve relationships and improve results!

Target audience

This ½ day session is suitable for anyone who wants to equip themselves with awareness of personal power and persuasion and wishes to enhance their personal impact.

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Learning outcomes

You will learn how to:

  • Be more confident to proactively influence
  • Create opportunities to secure ‘air time’ in meetings by considering different approaches to influence
  • Be more aware of what is at play and how to recognise strategies
  • Benefit from useful reflection and techniques
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What will the course cover?

  • Rapport and your stakeholders
  • Power and influence
  • Influencing strategies
  • Push-pull style
  • Action plan
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Why choose QA

Frequently asked questions

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How can I create an account on myQA.com?

There are a number of ways to create an account. If you are a self-funder, simply select the "Create account" option on the login page.

If you have been booked onto a course by your company, you will receive a confirmation email. From this email, select "Sign into myQA" and you will be taken to the "Create account" page. Complete all of the details and select "Create account".

If you have the booking number you can also go here and select the "I have a booking number" option. Enter the booking reference and your surname. If the details match, you will be taken to the "Create account" page from where you can enter your details and confirm your account.

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How do QA’s virtual classroom courses work?

Our virtual classroom courses allow you to access award-winning classroom training, without leaving your home or office. Our learning professionals are specially trained on how to interact with remote attendees and our remote labs ensure all participants can take part in hands-on exercises wherever they are.

We use the WebEx video conferencing platform by Cisco. Before you book, check that you meet the WebEx system requirements and run a test meeting (more details in the link below) to ensure the software is compatible with your firewall settings. If it doesn’t work, try adjusting your settings or contact your IT department about permitting the website.

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How do QA’s online courses work?

QA online courses, also commonly known as distance learning courses or elearning courses, take the form of interactive software designed for individual learning, but you will also have access to full support from our subject-matter experts for the duration of your course. When you book a QA online learning course you will receive immediate access to it through our e-learning platform and you can start to learn straight away, from any compatible device. Access to the online learning platform is valid for one year from the booking date.

All courses are built around case studies and presented in an engaging format, which includes storytelling elements, video, audio and humour. Every case study is supported by sample documents and a collection of Knowledge Nuggets that provide more in-depth detail on the wider processes.

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When will I receive my joining instructions?

Joining instructions for QA courses are sent two weeks prior to the course start date, or immediately if the booking is confirmed within this timeframe. For course bookings made via QA but delivered by a third-party supplier, joining instructions are sent to attendees prior to the training course, but timescales vary depending on each supplier’s terms. Read more FAQs.

When will I receive my certificate?

Certificates of Achievement are issued at the end the course, either as a hard copy or via email. Read more here.

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