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Building Influence, Collaboration, and Smart Decisions

Develop credibility and enhance teamwork by learning practical strategies for collaboration and data-driven decision-making.

403 enrolled on this course

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Building Influence, Collaboration, and Smart Decisions

403 enrolled on this course

  • 2 weeks

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  • Digital certificate when eligible

  • Introductory level

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  • Duration

    2 weeks
  • Weekly study

    2 hours
  • Languages

    English, Italiano, Español, Français, PortuguêsEnglish, Italiano
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Boost your leadership skills with practical strategies & real-world applications

Are you ready to take your career to the next level through influence and collaboration?

This course is for front-line, junior to mid-level supervisors and managers who aspire to lead with confidence, impact, and clarity.

Explore the tools needed to enhance your leadership skills, foster collaboration, and make informed decisions that drive success.

Through practical strategies and real-world applications, you’ll gain the expertise to navigate challenges, inspire your team, and achieve professional goals.

Gain credibility and influence

Leadership begins with trust and credibility. You’ll learn effective communication techniques, persuasive strategies, and negotiation tactics to support and drive initiatives forward.

By mastering these skills, you’ll not only enhance your professional relationships but also position yourself as a decisive and respected figure in your organisation.

Foster collaboration and resolve conflicts

Great leaders know how to bring people together. This course will teach you techniques to foster collaboration and build strong, cohesive teams.

You’ll gain the confidence to navigate challenging situations, promote teamwork, and create a positive, productive work environment.

Make strategic decisions with confidence

In today’s fast-paced world, decision-making is a critical leadership skill. This course will equip you with the tools to analyse complex information, overcome biases, and make informed, strategic decisions.

Learn consensus-building approaches that ensure your decisions are both effective and inclusive. By applying these methods to real-world scenarios, you’ll develop the ability to solve problems efficiently and drive organisational success.

Explore sustained study on this topic through our ExpertTrack: Strategic Finance, Data & Decision-Making.

Syllabus

  • Week 1

    Build Credibility and Influence with Impact

    • Lesson 1: Building Credibility and Influencing Others

      In this lesson, you'll learn how to build credibility and influence others through trust, persuasive communication, and active listening.

    • Lesson 2: Collaboration and Building Strong Relationships

      In this lesson, you’ll learn to build trust, collaborate effectively, and strengthen relationships through teamwork, networking, and inclusivity.

    • Lesson 3: Analyzing Information for Informed Decision-Making

      In this lesson, you’ll strengthen your decision-making skills by learning to analyze data, solve problems, evaluate risks, and consider diverse perspectives.

  • Week 2

    Negotiate, Resolve Conflict, and Make Decisions Together

    • Lesson 4: Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

      In this lesson, you’ll explore core negotiation skills and learn strategies to manage conflict, resolve disputes constructively, and create win-win outcomes.

    • Lesson 5: Making Consensus-Based Decisions

      In this lesson, you’ll learn how to guide group decision-making, build consensus, overcome biases, and manage dissent to reach balanced, effective outcomes.

    • Lesson 6: Conclusion

      In this lesson, you’ll reflect on key concepts from the course and consolidate your skills in influence, collaboration, and decision-making for lasting impact.

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On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Demonstrate credibility and influence by using persuasive strategies and adapting communication styles.
  • Engage stakeholders effectively by building trust and applying relationship-building techniques.
  • Practice collaboration and inclusivity by encouraging teamwork and embracing diverse perspectives.
  • Collaborate across functions by fostering a culture of respect and shared goals.

Who is the course for?

This online course is perfect for front-line, junior to mid-level supervisors and managers who lead teams, projects, and processes across diverse organisations. If you’re looking to enhance your influence, collaboration, and decision-making skills to advance your career, this course is tailored for you.

Who will you learn with?

Who developed the course?

Starweaver

Starweaver is a next generation platform that engages your workforce as no other. Combining business and technical skills, Starweaver provides real-time skill building that is in line with your business objectives and strategies, and in your associates day to day tasks and jobs.

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