Influence Without Authority: Practical Tools For Getting Things Done
Wednesday, October 20, 2004
5:30-8:00
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Most of us have less formal authority than we need to carry out our responsibilities. Effective, innovative managers and professionals build on existing strengths in order to influence key stakeholders: bosses, peers, associates, customers, suppliers and staff.
In this workshop you will learn high-integrity techniques to:
• communicate and build commitment for your vision
• increase your understanding of your business partners’ needs
• balance advocacy with inquiry as a means of influence
• analyze and leverage existing relationships in order to get things done
• increase your contribution to your organization
• become a positive, powerful advocate for your unit
Featured Speaker(s)
Niki Steckler is Associate Professor in the Management in Science and Technology Department at the OGI School of Science and Engineering at Oregon Health & Science University. She holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from Harvard University. Steckler’s expertise centers around mental models and influence without authority. Steckler has worked with organizations including General Electric Co., Goldman Sachs & Co., Harvard Business School, Honeywell Inc., and U. S. West Communications in various executive education and consulting capacities. Her recent National Science Foundation-funded research focused on communication and collaboration across organizational boundaries. She also volunteers with AWSEM (Advocates for Women in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics), a program to help teenage girls learn about careers in science.
Schedule of Events
5:30: Networking and Dinner
6:00 - 8:00: Presentation
(Dinner will be provided at the workshop)
Meeting Notes
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Managers, supervisors, team leaders, project managers, and other professionals who need to get work done through others
The meeting fee includes dinner and materials.
