Training on Influential Leadership Without Authority
Strengthen leadership impact in matrix and cross-functional environments.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Dakar
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This course equips professionals with the skills and frameworks required to lead, influence, and drive results without formal authority. Participants develop a deep understanding of personal credibility, trust-building, stakeholder influence, and collaborative leadership across functions and hierarchies. The course supports effective decision-making, alignment, and execution in matrixed, cross-functional, and partnership-driven environments.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend:
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Middle managers and team leaders
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Project, program, and change managers
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Technical specialists and subject-matter experts
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Cross-functional and matrix team leaders
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Emerging leaders and high-potential staff
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Build influence through credibility, trust, and expertise
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Navigate organizational politics and stakeholder dynamics
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Communicate persuasively without relying on formal authority
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Resolve conflict and gain commitment across teams
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Drive execution through collaboration and alignment
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Foundations of Influence-Based Leadership
- Leadership without authority: concepts and realities
- Sources of influence beyond position
- Personal leadership brand and credibility
- Case Study: Project leadership failure due to weak influence
- Practical: Assessing personal influence strengths and gaps
Module 2: Stakeholder Mapping & Relationship Building
- Identifying key stakeholders and power dynamics
- Building trust across functions and levels
- Managing competing interests
- Case Study: Stakeholder resistance in cross-functional initiatives
- Practical: Developing a stakeholder influence map
Module 3: Persuasive Communication & Negotiation
- Influence through communication and storytelling
- Framing messages for different audiences
- Negotiation without positional power
- Case Study: Gaining buy-in for unpopular decisions
- Practical: Crafting persuasive messages for influence
Module 4: Conflict Management & Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Understanding sources of conflict
- Constructive conflict resolution techniques
- Building consensus and shared ownership
- Case Study: Conflict derailing team performance
- Practical: Applying collaborative problem-solving frameworks
Module 5: Sustaining Influence & Personal Action Planning
- Ethical influence and integrity
- Resilience and emotional intelligence
- Long-term influence strategies
- Case Study: Sustaining influence in complex environments
- Practical: Developing a personal influence action plan
Where the change lands
Personal Impact:
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Stronger confidence in influencing others
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Enhanced communication and negotiation skills
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Improved emotional intelligence and self-awareness
Organizational Impact:
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Improved collaboration and cross-functional alignment
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Faster decision-making and execution
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Stronger informal leadership capacity
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
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DakarNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dar es Salaam | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Nakuru | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Pretoria | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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