Career Acceleration Plan (CAP)
Career Pivot Academy
Driving Influence in the Workplace
Influence is a key skill for career growth and success, allowing individuals to inspire and persuade others towards shared goals. Those who master the art of influence can build strong relationships, gain support for their ideas, and navigate complex workplace dynamics with greater ease. Through effective communication, collaboration, and strategic thinking, individuals can develop their influence and achieve greater impact and recognition in their careers.
According to a survey by the Center for Creative Leadership, "the ability to influence others" is the top competency required for success as a leader, cited by
97% of senior executives. Influence is a critical skill for career growth because it enables leaders to persuade, motivate, and inspire others to achieve shared goals, build strong relationships, and create positive change in their organizations.
Expected Outcomes
By the end of this CAP, you will be able to...
Positions you for new executive positions (C-Suite, board roles)
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Tells your professional story using strong executive language
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Attracts recruiters within first 7 seconds
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Gets past an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
This CAP is for you if...
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You want to be prepared for new opportunities that may come your way
Growth & Learning
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We’ve done the research so you don’t have to.
Explore these valuable resources from the best experts in the field.
2 minutes
Driving Influence Through Collaboration
Resource: Collaboration is the key to innovation, but it's not just about working with your own team. To truly drive influence and bring diverse perspectives, you need to collaborate with customers, senior management, compliance teams, implementers, and even naysayers. Learn how to effectively engage with these groups and bring your innovation to life.
44 minutes
Driving Influence Through Toolmaking
Resource: Looking to extend your influence through your innovations? One of the most effective ways is to develop a "tool" that enables others to leverage or utilize your innovation. Learn how to create a highly effective tool by focusing on key elements
such as clearly defined purpose, demonstrated use cases, ease of access and use, adaptability, and compelling output..
2 minutes
The 6 Principles of
Influence
Resource: Looking to influence and persuade others? Look no further than Dr. Cialdini's 6 Principles of Influence. Based on decades of peer-reviewed research, this article breaks down the principles of reciprocation, social proof, consistency and commitment, liking, authority, and scarcity to help you understand the psychology of persuasion and how to use it to drive results.
3 minutes
5 Ways to Influence Up in the Workplace
Article: Unlock your full potential and become an influential leader with these five powerful strategies to influence up in the workplace. This Harvard Business Review article reveals how to communicate with impact, build strong relationships, and drive meaningful change by influencing those at higher levels of authority.
Put Into Practice
It’s time to put what you learned into real-world practice. Here are a few steps you can take.
Define the steps required to extend the reach of your innovation and
subsequently your influence throughout the organization.
Use the Creating Your Influence Plan worksheet to guide your process.
Use the Mapping Your Influence Strategy worksheet to guide you.
Based upon the 6 Principles of Influence framework, chart a path for yourself to build influence in key projects you are working on or in your everyday work.
Schedule a call with your Executive Coach
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Refine your personal strategy
Get feedback on the work you put into practice
Learn other related techniques and strategies