Online Certificate in Executive Presence and Influence: Persuasive Leadership Development
Online
DURATION
6 Weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
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TUITION FEES
USD 2,600
STUDY FORMAT
Distance learning
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Introduction
The demands on today’s executive leadership have accelerated. This means that present and future leaders must display C-suite readiness, shape opinion, and mobilize teams to deliver to new standards. This program provides the necessary tools to develop executive presence into meaningful influence. It is a tool to craft an impactful presence through the strategic application of persuasive techniques, including personal growth, building a diverse network, and effectively communicating your vision.
- 29% Only one-third of employees believe their organization's leader demonstrates the qualities of human leadership: authenticity, empathy, and adaptability. (Source: Gartner)
- 63% In a recent survey, 63 percent of millennials report a lack of leadership development opportunities. (Source: Bloom Leadership)
- 2nd Executive presence skills are ranked second in the top 20 leadership traits that make a difference. (Source: Gartner)
Wharton’s Executive Presence and Influence in Action
With Wharton’s Executive Presence and Influence program, you will be ready to display your leadership skills in real-time with real impact. During the program, you will receive relevant tools to create your leadership narrative through:
- Informal influence — Recognize the factors influencing your ability to achieve meaningful impact
- Communication of vision — Use your vision for your future self to strategize your success
- Informal networks — Identify techniques to diversify your network strategically
- Leadership narrative — Strengthen your leadership presence
- Framework for persuasion — Understand the foundations of successful persuasion
Program Outcome
Key Takeaways
Leadership may come naturally to some, but it is imperative to develop skills and strategies to help leaders build a team capable of meeting the demands of an increasingly challenging environment. By the end of this program, you will be able to:
- Enhance mindset and behaviors to expand presence as an impactful leader
- Understand the critical principles of effective leadership
- Analyze rhetorical strategy toward shaping the ability to advance agendas
- Apply strategic consideration to networking opportunities as well as build and maintain authentic connections
- Construct a personal leadership narrative to set actionable goals
Curriculum
Program Modules
In this program, our world-class faculty will guide you through the journey of discovering your true leadership potential to realize your vision and goals as a C-suite member.
Module 1: Introduction and Informal Influence
Understand how to leverage informal channels and tools available to push your agenda forward while successfully navigating the gap between expertise and impact.
Module 2: Leading with Persuasive Communication
Identify vital principles for the exercise of leadership and use your presence and poise to amplify your narrative.
Module 3: Strengthening Your Leadership Presence
Understand how to manage your interpersonal style to enhance impact while discovering actions to craft your leadership presence without micromanaging.
Module 4: Cultivating Informal Networks
Identify strategies to build a professional network and adopt strategies to cultivate valuable relationships and leverage networks effectively.
Module 5: A Framework for Persuasion
Recognize the underpinnings of successful persuasion, why they work, and how you can leverage these techniques in your communications.
Module 6: Persuasively Communicating Your Vision and Strategy
Look at the big picture through nontraditional means to communicate your vision and strategy.