Influence & Impact for Internal Communicators: Virtual Learning - Fully booked!
Influence & Impact for Internal Communicators: Virtual Learning - Fully booked!
Understanding others is the key to influencing and building trust - both critical components in the successful IC professional’s toolbox.
This virtual one-day course will explore the dynamics of influencing people, starting with analysing stakeholders and determining the right way to engage with the right people. You will learn and practice how psychology, emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills will help you to communicate with impact, even when communications might be limited to virtual channels.
The course follows a highly interactive, collaborative, and engaging approach that includes individual as well as group exercises with real-life scenarios.
It provides practical tools and techniques to support communicating, motivating, and influencing others, even in the most challenging situations.
Learning objectives
By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Have valuable new insight into the psychology of communications and taking on different perspectives
- Recognise and flex their personal communications style to influence and motivate others
- Understand how to apply emotional intelligence and active listening skills to build rapport
- Comprehend strategies for handling conflict more effectively and with more confidence
The course will cover
The Psychology of Communications
- Neuroscience - The holistic approach to building rapport
- The Trigger Concept - What pushes our buttons?
- Metaprogrammes - Adapting your style
Stakeholder Analysis and Management
- The Stakeholder Map - Preparation is key
- Second Positioning Technique - Stand in their shoes
Principles of Influence and Impact
- Different influencing styles and how to respond to them
- Staying tuned - Active listening
- The impact of physicality - Body language and voice, even during virtual times
Additional Benefits
Additional benefits include:
- Opportunities to share ideas and learn from other organisations and practitioners through peer coaching between delegates
- Pre and post-course access to Canvas, the IoIC's dedicated online learning environment
- Eight CPD points for IoIC Members
Please note that we use Zoom for our online courses. Please ensure that you are able to access this system where you are based before booking your place. All times are in GMT.