Start Dates: 05/06/2025
Duration: 9:30-17:30
Location: Ibec, 84/86 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2
Full Fee: €250
Network Members Fee: €200
Programme overview
In today’s diverse and dispersed workplace, the ability to confidently engage and influence others is a vital skill. The Influencing Without Authority workshop is designed to enhance critical communication and persuasion skills, helping professionals navigate challenging conversations, build trust, and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
This highly interactive one-day workshop equips participants with the tools to convert conflict into constructive dialogue, considering cultural complexities and different personality traits. Through a mix of theoretical frameworks, self-assessments, roleplay, and experiential learning, participants will gain practical strategies to enhance their influence in professional settings.
Prework is required for this workshop, and real-life scenarios will be used for practical application. The workshop can be facilitated in-person or virtually.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this course participants will be able to:
✔ Understand the core principles of influence and negotiation.
✔ Recognize the impact of personality traits and learn to manage tactics.
✔ Develop advanced communication and persuasion techniques.
✔ Learn strategies to build credibility and trust within organizations.
✔ Create a personal influence development plan for long-term success.
Who is the course for?
This programme is ideal for professionals who need to engage, influence, and collaborate with colleagues, stakeholders, and external partners—without having direct authority. It is particularly beneficial for those working in cross-functional teams, leadership roles, or client-facing positions.
About the Facilitator
Ann Greene is a facilitator, change consultant, and executive coach with extensive leadership experience in multinational and SME organizations. Her expertise spans strategic change, leadership development, and cross-functional negotiations. With an MBS in Leadership & Strategic Organizational Change and a professional certification in training design and delivery, Ann is passionate about fostering a culture of trust and empowering professionals to confidently influence and navigate change.
