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In a more connected and complex world, where problems need a multi-disciplinary approach to solve, working with diverse team members becomes a common practice. To succeed in such diverse team situation, one needs effective communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills. In this course, we introduce to you the concept and practice of True Influence. You will learn the 5C’s of True Influence and how to develop them.
In a more connected and complex world, where problems need a multi-disciplinary approach to solve, working with diverse team members becomes a common practice. To succeed in such diverse team situation, one needs effective communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills. In this course, we introduce to you the concept and practice of True Influence. True Influence is about influencing in a manner that is true to oneself and the other. It is value-based, sincere, and constructive, so it is an enduring form of influence.
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True Influence - Developing Enduring Impact Course - Lesson Excerpt
True Influence - A Fly Through
True Influence is NOT...
True Influence is not coercive.
True Influence is not manipulative.
True Influence is not about having it my way totally and all the time
True Influence does not depend on eloquence.
The 5C's for developing True Influence
Grow Credibility - be recognised as a go-to person for advice and coaching.
Develop Connections - be recognised as a builder and maintainer of good relationship with others.
Show Concern - be recognised as a person who cares about others and their development.
Display Creativity - be recognised as a resourceful person who has fresh perspectives and ideas
Challenge Constructively - be recognised as a person who helps others to think through issues deeply.
Quiz Time! What are the 5C's of True Influence?
True Influence - Developing Enduring Impact Course - Lesson Excerpt
True Influence - Grow Credibility
Quick recall True Influence is about influencing in a manner that is true to oneself and the other. It is value-based, sincere, and constructive.
How to Grow Credibility
Be truly knowledgeable and trustworthy, and be perceived to be so
Be welcoming and share your knowledge and expertise generously
Not to be condescending or force your opinion on others
Have a beginner’s mind and learn continuously
Say what you mean and mean what you say
True Influence - Developing Enduring Impact Course - Lesson Excerpt
True Influence - Develop Connections
Quick recall True Influence is about influencing in a manner that is true to oneself and the other. It is value-based, sincere, and constructive.
How to Develop Connections
Develop friendship or healthy professional relationship
Be inclusive and listen
Keep in touch and maintain relationship
Show interest in the other as a person
Get to know the other beyond the superficial
Quiz Times! Which is true about True Influence?
True Influence - Developing Enduring Impact Course - Lesson Excerpt
True Influence - Show Concern
Quick recall True Influence is about influencing in a manner that is true to oneself and the other. It is value-based, sincere, and constructive.
How to Show Concern
Be a person who cares and be perceived so
Show genuine interest in people’s well being
Be curious in good way about people
Check in on people regularly
Contribute to people’s development
True Influence - Developing Enduring Impact Course - Lesson Excerpt
True Influence - Display Creativity
Quick recall True Influence is about influencing in a manner that is true to oneself and the other. It is value-based, sincere, and constructive.
How to Display Creativity
Be a resourceful and creative person, and be perceived so
Contribute useful ideas and solutions
Contribute new perspectives to help others to see afresh
Provide useful insights to help others to see deeper
Link people to resources
True Influence - Developing Enduring Impact Course - Lesson Excerpt
True Influence - Challenge Constructively
Quick recall True Influence is about influencing in a manner that is true to oneself and the other. It is value-based, sincere, and constructive.
How to Challenge Constructively
Be a sounding board for the thoughts and ideas of others
Show honesty, kindness, and courage in challenging assumptions
Help people to think through matters from diverse perspectives and considerations
Be curious about the thinking process of others
Ask powerful questions to deepen the thinking
Dr. PY Lum is an award-winning mobile microlearning developer. He has been in the Learning and Organization Development space since 1994. Lum is a passionate facilitator and coach who believes that people are autonomous and creative naturally.
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