Workshop - A Person of Influence.
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Workshop with Jo Miller: How to Become a Person of Influence
Women who break through into positions of leadership in technology get there with a reputation for delivering results. They are comfortable gaining and using power. They come across as credible, and strategic. When they speak, others listen. They have a 'seat at the table', and use it, to make a difference.
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Overview
In this workshop, explore ways to gain credibility, get buy-in for ideas, and make a larger impact in business, through understanding the mechanisms of power and influence. Leave with an immediate action plan to increase your influence, have a voice, get ideas and opinions heard, and make a greater impact in your organization.
Topics
Topics include:
- Why influencing skills are critical for technical women
- How men and women can perceive power and influence differently
- Six facets of influence for technical women to take greater advantage of, to expand their influence
Workshop
This workshop will include:
- Self-assessment: which facets of influence are you strong in, and which do you intend to strengthen?
- Group discussion
- Action plan to becoming the person of influence you want to be
Links
- Blogs from attendees : http://agarwalnishita.blogspot.com/2009/10/jo-miller-session-becoming-person-of.html , http://brendal-blog.blogspot.com/2009/09/ghc09-becoming-person-of-influence.html , http://blogs.sun.com/bubbva/entry/ghc09_jo_miller_s_person
- Ed & Ashley's 5 Minute Show with Jo Miller (why be a person influence): http://wp.me/pBSBn-2o
- Ed & Ashley's 5 Minute Show with Jo Miller (6 types of influence): http://wp.me/pBSBn-2s
