Influencing People
The ability to form mutually respectful relationships with others and to succeed in getting your ideas heard is a vital element of being a good manager. Having influence enables you to gain support and commitment for your proposals, and therefore increase your potential for success.
Description
Welcome to our “Influencing People” training program! In today’s interconnected and dynamic environment, the ability to influence others is a vital skill for achieving both personal and professional success. This training is designed to help you develop the techniques and strategies needed to effectively persuade, inspire, and guide others towards desired outcomes. Through interactive exercises and practical examples, you will learn how to build trust, communicate persuasively, and adapt your approach to different situations and personalities. Join us to enhance your influence skills and make a lasting, positive impact in your interactions and leadership.
Benefits of the course
- Objectives:
- 1. Enhance Persuasion Skills: Equip participants with effective persuasion techniques to influence others' thoughts, behaviors, and decisions positively and ethically.
- 2. Build Stronger Relationships: Teach participants how to establish trust and build strong, respectful relationships that facilitate influence and collaboration.
- 3. Develop Effective Communication Strategies: Improve verbal and non-verbal communication skills to convey messages clearly, confidently, and compellingly.
- 4. Increase Emotional Intelligence: Enhance participants' ability to understand and manage their emotions and those of others, enabling more effective and empathetic influence.
- 5. Master Negotiation Techniques: Provide participants with practical negotiation skills to reach mutually beneficial agreements and resolve conflicts effectively.
Topics for this course
Understanding Influence
Being Influential
Building Collaboration
The Purpose of Influence
Managing Yourself
Presenting Ideas
Exercising Influence
Requirements
- Interactive discussion,
- PowerPoint presentation,
- question and answer session.
- Group work
- Exercise
- Case reflection
Target Audience
- Participants for a training session on "Influencing People" are generally individuals who need to enhance their ability to persuade and motivate others. This can include a wide range of roles, such as: Sales Professionals, Managers and Supervisors, Team Leaders, Aspiring Leaders, Marketing Professionals, , Human Resources Professionals, Project Managers, Executives and Senior Leaders, Nonprofit Leaders, Consultants and Coaches, Customer Service Representatives, Public Relations Professionals, Government and Public Sector Employees
Materials included
- Presentation copies
- Course certificate
Your Instructor
Mohammed Zafor Ullah Nizam
Professional Trainer
Mohammed Zafor Ullah Nizam is a seasoned professional with over 22 years of experience in the development sector, both internationally and nationally. He holds two postgraduate degrees from Dhaka University: A Master in Population Sciences (MPS) and a Master in Public Affairs (MPA) with a specialization in Governance and Public Policy. Additionally, he earned a B.Sc. (Honors) in Forestry from Chittagong University.
Throughout his extensive career, Mr. Zafor has held pivotal roles in several esteemed organizations. He has served as a Senior Protection Manager at the International Rescue Committee (IRC), Protection Team Leader at Oxfam, and both Protection Capacity Building Manager and Activity Manager at Solidarités International. His experience extends to Save the Children, where he was a Deputy Program Manager, and Chemonics, as a Brand and Service Promotion Specialist. Furthermore, he has contributed his expertise as a Project Assistant at UNFPA Bangladesh, a Senior Training Officer at Save the Children Australia, a National UN Volunteer at UNODC, and a Program Manager at the Bangladesh Women Health Coalition.
Mr. Zafor has an impressive track record in training and capacity building. He received specialized training in Project Planning, Development, and Management (PPDM) from the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) in the Philippines. He also completed the COMPASS training program from Harvard Business Publishing, which covers essential skills such as Change Management, Coaching, Decision Making, Delegating, Managing Difficult Interactions, Providing Feedback, Leading People, Persuading Others, and Presentation Skills. Additionally, he has undergone training in Leadership, Time Management, and Conflict and Stress Management from MDS Training.
His expertise in training facilitation is well-recognized. Mr. Zafor has conducted PPDM training for five batches through BDJOBS and has provided training to over 1000 participants on a wide range of topics. These include project management, management skills enhancement, child rights, protection, community engagement, community-based protection, monitoring and data analysis, advocacy, inclusiveness, child protection, protection rapid assessment, research tool design, anti-trafficking, communication skills, data analysis, report writing, risk management, and emergency response.
Mr. Zafor's training sessions have benefited participants from various sectors, including government agencies, local and national NGOs, and international NGOs. Some of the organizations he has worked with include JTS, Swanirvar Bangladesh, PSTC, SUPPS, SSKS, Image, CWFD, BAMANEH, PSF, Fair Foundation, BWHC, Mukti, YPSA, BLAST, VERC, CODEC, FIVDB, RDRS, Oxfam, IRC, and Solidarités International.
With his comprehensive background in capacity building in different areas, Mohammed Zafor Ullah Nizam wants to continue to make significant contributions to the knowledge and skill development of different professionals through effective training and guidance.
- Duration
- Lessons23
- Skill levelIntermediate
- Category
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