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Influencing, Persuasion & Negotiation Communication Masterclass

Communication & Presentation Excellence

Introduction

Course Introduction

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    Professionals with strong technical expertise frequently discover that their most important recommendations are diluted, delayed or dismissed because they lack the precise influencing skills training required to move stakeholders from passive understanding to active commitment in complex organisational settings. This persuasion negotiation communication masterclass develops the strategic capability to analyse audiences, construct compelling arguments and conduct principled negotiations that secure alignment and drive decisions. Participants master ethical influence techniques, adaptive communication and relationship-preserving negotiation approaches that distinguish those who shape outcomes from those who merely inform. This course can be facilitated in London, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Nairobi, and other major business centres on client-preferred dates.

Why Choose This Course?

    • Prevent the hidden career cost of technically sound proposals that fail to gain traction because they lack the persuasive structure and stakeholder insight required to overcome resistance and inertia
    • Eliminate the professional risk of being perceived as lacking strategic judgement when influence attempts come across as either overly aggressive or insufficiently compelling to senior decision-makers
    • Reduce the organisational cost of stalled initiatives, compromised decisions and repeated negotiations that arise when communication fails to build genuine commitment rather than reluctant compliance
    • Avoid the cumulative damage to reputation that occurs when professionals repeatedly leave critical meetings or discussions without having shifted stakeholder positions in favour of better outcomes
    • Close the gap between positional authority and actual influence that often limits the impact of high-potential individuals who lack formal power yet carry significant responsibility for results
    • Overcome the inefficiency of investing substantial time in stakeholder engagement only to achieve partial or temporary alignment that unravels when pressure or competing priorities emerge

Who Should Attend ?

    • Director of Corporate Affairs and Stakeholder Relations accountable for high stakes influence and negotiation outcomes across internal and external constituencies
    • Head of Business Development leading complex partnership negotiations, investment discussions and strategic alignment conversations
    • Communications Manager responsible for stakeholder messaging, reputation management and cross-functional influence initiatives
    • Senior Corporate Affairs Manager or Stakeholder Engagement Lead managing sensitive negotiations and multi-party alignment processes
    • Business Development Executive or Corporate Communications Manager preparing and conducting client, partner and internal influence discussions
    • Corporate Communications Executive or Stakeholder Relations Analyst supporting negotiation preparation and managing day-to-day stakeholder influence activities
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5 Days

20 Jul – 24 Jul 2026

Singapore

£4,515

Choose the date and location that suits you:

Singapore

20 Jul – 24 Jul 2026

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£4,515

Cairo

10 Aug – 14 Aug 2026

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£3,815

Dubai

31 Aug – 11 Sep 2026

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£7,325

London

28 Sep – 02 Oct 2026

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£4,175

Paris

26 Oct – 30 Oct 2026

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£4,175

Learning Objectives

    By the end of this masterclass, participants will be able to:
    • Design and execute influence and persuasion strategies that secure stakeholder alignment and commitment to organisational priorities without relying on formal authority
    • Apply principled negotiation communication frameworks that achieve sustainable agreements while strengthening rather than damaging long-term professional relationships
    • Analyse stakeholder motivations, decision triggers and resistance patterns with precision to tailor influence approaches for maximum receptivity and impact
    • Structure persuasive arguments that combine logical rigour, emotional resonance and credible evidence to move audiences from scepticism to support
    • Manage high-pressure negotiation dynamics, objections and impasses with composure, strategic flexibility and ethical conduct
    • Adapt influence and negotiation techniques for virtual, hybrid and cross-cultural environments while maintaining presence, clarity and relationship quality
    • Build and sustain personal credibility and trust as the foundation for ongoing influence across diverse stakeholder groups and organisational contexts
    • Establish personal disciplines for continuous development of influencing capability that compound over time and support career advancement into senior leadership roles

Course Delivery Approach

    • Dynamic workshop methodology combining expert facilitation with extensive live role-play, negotiation simulations and influence practice using participants’ real workplace scenarios
    • Multiple rounds of skill application with immediate peer and instructor feedback, including video review for detailed self-assessment of presence, tone and strategic effectiveness
    • Collaborative case analysis of successful and unsuccessful influence and negotiation situations to extract precise techniques and avoid common failure patterns
    • Focused drills on stakeholder mapping, argument structuring, objection handling and principled negotiation with iterative refinement and coaching
    • Personal influence audits and action planning where participants apply new frameworks directly to current challenges with expert guidance
    • Provision of ready-to-use stakeholder analysis templates, persuasion frameworks, negotiation checklists and digital resources for immediate post-course application

Course Syllabus

    MODULE 01
    The Strategic Foundations of Professional Influence
    • Examining how influence operates in modern organisations where formal authority is often limited and stakeholder alignment determines success or failure
    • Identifying the hidden costs of ineffective influence including stalled decisions, compromised outcomes and damaged professional credibility
    • Understanding the ethical foundations of sustainable influence that builds trust rather than expends it through manipulation or short-term tactics
    • Recognising the direct link between influence capability and career progression, organisational impact and personal professional reputation
    • Assessing personal current influence patterns, strengths and blind spots against the demands of complex stakeholder environments
    • Establishing clear personal objectives for developing principled, effective and sustainable influencing capability

    MODULE 02
    Mapping Stakeholder Psychology and Decision Drivers
    • Applying structured approaches to identify stakeholder interests, motivations, concerns and hidden decision criteria before any influence attempt
    • Developing techniques for gathering intelligence on stakeholder priorities, relationships and potential resistance through formal and informal channels
    • Understanding cognitive biases, emotional triggers and social proof mechanisms that shape stakeholder receptivity to influence
    • Creating stakeholder influence maps that highlight key decision-makers, influencers, blockers and potential allies
    • Tailoring influence strategies to different stakeholder profiles including technical experts, senior leaders, operational teams and external partners
    • Practising rapid stakeholder analysis for time-sensitive situations where preparation windows are short

    MODULE 03
    The Architecture of Persuasive Arguments
    • Designing clear, logical and emotionally resonant argument structures that guide stakeholders from current position to desired outcome
    • Applying frameworks for opening with impact, building credible evidence, addressing counter-arguments and closing with compelling calls to action
    • Balancing analytical rigour with narrative and emotional elements to create arguments that are both intellectually sound and motivationally powerful
    • Managing information complexity so that key messages stand out while supporting detail remains accessible without overwhelming the audience
    • Developing techniques for adapting argument structure in real time based on emerging stakeholder reactions and objections
    • Creating personal persuasion templates for common influence situations including proposals, change initiatives and resource requests

    MODULE 04
    Building Credibility and Trust as Influence Capital
    • Understanding that credibility is the essential foundation upon which all sustainable influence is built and maintained
    • Developing techniques for establishing expertise, reliability and integrity in the eyes of stakeholders before and during influence attempts
    • Managing consistency between words and actions that either builds or erodes the trust required for ongoing influence
    • Handling situations where credibility has been damaged and developing approaches to rebuild stakeholder confidence over time
    • Balancing self-advocacy with organisational interest in ways that enhance rather than diminish perceived integrity
    • Creating personal habits and disciplines that accumulate influence capital through consistent professional conduct

    MODULE 05
    Principled Negotiation: Preparation and Strategic Framing
    • Applying structured preparation frameworks that clarify objectives, alternatives, stakeholder interests and potential zones of agreement before entering negotiations
    • Developing skills in framing negotiation issues in ways that expand the pie and create value rather than simply claiming existing value
    • Identifying and preparing for likely objections, resistance points and alternative proposals from counterparties
    • Establishing clear walk-away positions, BATNA considerations and acceptable trade-off parameters in advance
    • Managing the balance between assertiveness and collaboration that characterises effective principled negotiation
    • Creating personal negotiation preparation routines that significantly improve outcomes and reduce reactive stress during discussions

    MODULE 06
    Managing Resistance, Objections and Impasse Dynamics
    • Developing real-time techniques for recognising, surfacing and addressing stakeholder resistance without becoming defensive or escalating conflict
    • Applying structured approaches to handling objections that acknowledge concerns while redirecting towards constructive dialogue and mutual interest
    • Managing negotiation impasses through reframing, creative option generation and strategic breaks that preserve momentum and relationships
    • Building skills in maintaining composure, strategic thinking and professional tone under pressure and provocation
    • Developing recovery techniques for moments when influence attempts or negotiations do not proceed as planned
    • Creating personal approaches to turning resistance into opportunities for deeper understanding and stronger agreements

    MODULE 07
    Non-Verbal Presence and Emotional Intelligence in Influence Situations
    • Understanding how non-verbal communication either reinforces or undermines verbal influence attempts in both in-person and virtual settings
    • Developing skills in reading stakeholder emotional states, micro-expressions and body language to adjust approach in real time
    • Applying emotional intelligence techniques to manage own reactions and respond constructively to stakeholder emotions during high-stakes discussions
    • Building capability to project calm authority, genuine confidence and empathetic presence that enhances receptivity to influence
    • Managing the specific challenges of conveying presence, credibility and emotional attunement through digital and hybrid channels
    • Practising integrated verbal and non-verbal influence techniques through realistic simulations with feedback

    MODULE 08
    Virtual, Hybrid and Cross-Cultural Influence and Negotiation
    • Adapting influence and negotiation approaches for virtual and hybrid environments where traditional cues are limited and attention dynamics differ
    • Developing techniques for building rapport, reading reactions and maintaining momentum across digital platforms and time zones
    • Understanding how cultural differences in communication style, decision-making and relationship expectations affect influence and negotiation effectiveness
    • Building cultural intelligence to adapt framing, pacing, formality and relationship-building approaches appropriately across diverse stakeholder groups
    • Managing the added complexity of multi-party, multi-cultural negotiations where assumptions about process and outcomes may differ significantly
    • Establishing personal standards and preparation routines for consistent effectiveness in global and digitally mediated situations

    MODULE 09
    Ethical Influence, Long-Term Relationships and Reputation
    • Understanding the long-term consequences of influence tactics on professional reputation, stakeholder trust and future opportunities
    • Developing approaches to influence that achieve immediate objectives while strengthening rather than depleting relationship capital over time
    • Managing situations where short-term gains conflict with long-term relationship considerations and making principled trade-off decisions
    • Building capability to influence upwards, sideways and downwards with equal effectiveness and ethical consistency
    • Creating personal boundaries and guidelines for influence that protect both organisational interests and personal integrity
    • Positioning influence capability as a core leadership competency that supports career progression and organisational contribution

    MODULE 10
    From Personal Mastery to Organisational Influence Capability
    • Developing approaches to modelling and coaching influencing skills within teams to raise collective capability and consistency
    • Establishing organisational frameworks, guidelines and training that embed principled influence and negotiation practices
    • Measuring and demonstrating the value of improved influence capability to senior stakeholders through clearer alignment and faster decision-making
    • Building personal resilience and continuous development habits that sustain and deepen influencing effectiveness over a career
    • Creating a long-term personal influence development plan that integrates skill refinement with expanding scope and responsibility
    • Committing to positioning influence, persuasion and negotiation as strategic professional capabilities that define leadership contribution

Organisational Impact

    • Faster and higher-quality decision-making through influence and negotiation that secures genuine stakeholder commitment rather than superficial agreement
    • Reduced time and cost associated with stalled initiatives, repeated negotiations and compromised outcomes caused by ineffective influence attempts
    • Stronger organisational reputation when professionals at all levels represent positions with credibility, strategic clarity and relationship intelligence
    • Enhanced internal capability as skilled influencers coach and raise standards among colleagues and teams
    • Improved cross-functional and external collaboration through negotiation approaches that create value and preserve long-term partnerships
    • Sustainable improvement in how the organisation secures alignment, manages conflict and drives progress through principled communication

Personal Impact

    • Transformed confidence and capability to shape outcomes in meetings, discussions and negotiations where decisions that matter are made
    • Greater career mobility as the ability to influence without formal authority becomes a recognised strength that opens doors to senior roles
    • Increased impact and visibility as your contributions consistently move stakeholders towards better decisions and stronger alignment
    • Reduced stress and frustration in high-stakes communication situations through reliable frameworks, presence and adaptive techniques
    • Clearer professional brand as someone who can be trusted to represent ideas, teams and the organisation effectively in complex stakeholder environments
    • A personal influence system and development roadmap that delivers compounding professional returns throughout your career
    • General Notes
    • Sector customisation available on request
    • Training material provided
    • Elevoris Certificate of Training issued to all participants
    • Optional post-programme advisory coaching available
    • The professionals who shape organisations are rarely those with the best ideas alone. They are those who can move others to see, believe and act. This masterclass develops exactly that capability with precision, ethics and lasting impact.
    • Enrol now in the Influencing, Persuasion & Negotiation Communication Masterclass to develop the strategic influence and principled negotiation skills that will define your ability to lead outcomes and advance your career.
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