Thoughtfully Fit Balance: Influence without Authority
When:
- Sep 04, 2025 08:30 AM – 04:30 PM
Where:
- ELEVATE Business and Events Center
- 4100 Westown Parkway
- West Des Moines, IA 50266
| Fee | Type of Fee |
|---|---|
| $425 | Per Person - MBI Members |
| $545 | Per Person - Non Members |
Presenter: Darcy Luoma, Darcy Luoma Coaching & Consulting – Madison, WI
When working with cross-functional teams, short-term projects, or changing staff, it’s more important than ever for all employees to have various tools to achieve successful outcomes and create change. This interactive training program helps participants understand the nature of power and influence, how to influence others, and ways to leverage your influence – even when you don’t have final authority. Learn specific strategies to increase your influence to manage people and projects – up, down, and sideways.
Learning Objectives:
- Define the Concepts of Authority and Influence • Participants will gain an understanding of the nature of power and influence and the perceived and actual differences between these two concepts.
- Identify Communication Styles Necessary for Influence • Participants will explore the balance of communicating with courage, compassion, and curiosity to find alignment and common ground.
- Learn Specific Strategies to Influence Others • Participants will learn how to build trust, identify motivators, and deliver a clear message.
- Apply Learning to Real-World Scenarios • Participants will use their own case studies to increase their effectiveness and apply their new skills immediately in the workplace.
Master Builder Designation: Leadership - 4 credits | Project Management – 3 credits