Professional courage and influence
Develop the courage and conviction you need to constructively challenge and influence others.
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You’ll learn how to:
- develop a sense of professional and personal courage
- learn how to speak up, even in the face of resistance or objection
- challenge others constructively.
About this course
Course length: Four to six hours
Delivery: Online, self-directed
Suitable for: All people practitioners at all career stages.
Topics covered
- learning to challenge constructively
- communicating with impact
- developing and sustaining relationships
- engaging your audience
- taking responsibility for mistakes.
What to expect from this ‘professional courage and influence’ course
The course is aligned with The Profession Map's eight core behaviours. Learn more about these behaviours here.
You’ll develop professional and personal courage to speak up when it’s the right thing to do, even if you anticipate or experience resistance or opposition. You’ll learn skills in communicating and influencing others, something that’s important in a range of situations, such as when you need to make a case for change, take responsibility for mistakes or challenge others’ behaviour.
What you’ll need to do on this course
This course has six lessons, which you can access online at a time that suits you. You can work through the lessons at your own pace and in the order you choose. Each lesson is 30-45 minutes long and includes reflective and community activities to help you embed your learning.
What you’ll get on this course
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Learning outcomes
By the end of this ‘professional courage and influence’ course, you'll be able to:
- challenge constructively and confidently in the face of opposition
- communicate with impact, and make complex things clear
- proactively develop and sustain relationships with key stakeholders
- tailor your influencing style and select appropriate communication channels
- take responsibility for your mistakes, encourage learning, and be willing to make things right.
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