Mastering Stakeholder Influence

Getting things done as a leader means navigating a web of competing priorities, personalities, and politics. Mastering Stakeholder Influence equips leaders with the mindset and tools to build stronger relationships—before they become a barrier to progress.

Participants will explore the emotional dynamics behind stakeholder behavior and learn how to tailor their communication and influence strategies accordingly. From managing up to aligning cross-functionally, they’ll practice how to pre-empt friction, recognize early warning signs in relationships, and create the kind of trust that keeps work moving forward.

This course is ideal for leaders who need to work across teams, silos, and seniority levels—and who want to lead with more empathy, clarity, and credibility in every interaction.

After this course, participants will:

• Reveal the hidden motivations driving stakeholder reactions and resistance
• Apply emotional intelligence to strengthen influence and persuasion
• Preemptively set the stage for healthy, productive relationships
• Recognize and respond to early signs of stakeholder misalignment
• Tailor communication to gain buy-in across roles, levels, and personalities