MAPS The Art of Influencing Others: Working with Colleagues and Superiors

Course Overview

Course Description

This course will provide the participant with the necessary skills that will enable them to develop their influencing skills while building a winning team. Activities for this course include self-assessment tools, team discussions and competitions, and instructor facilitation.

Intended Audience

This course is designed for anyone who wants to improve their influencing skills.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to: 

• Identify those key factors for influencing others
• Evaluate your current team to identify both strengths and areas for development
• More effectively “sell” your ideas and solutions within the organization

Course Materials

Course materials will be provided in class.

Instructor

Gar is the president and principal of the Columbus based consulting firm Gar Trusley & Associates. Since 1978, he has conducted over four thousand management development seminars for private and public sector audiences. His practical experience comes from fifteen years in management positions with Firestone and The Department of Defense. He has devoted his career to the study of leadership principals and management skills, and his seminars have trained generations of both current and future managers.

FAQ's

Follow these steps to make a cancellation:

1. Refer to your registration confirmation email
2. Scroll down to "Cancellation Policy"
3. Follow link in email
4. Enter the confirmation number from the registration email
5. At the top of the page, click on “Cancel Registration” button
6. Click Finish

Follow these steps to make a substitution: 

1. Refer to your registration confirmation email
2. Scroll down to "Substitutions"
3. Follow link in email
4. Enter the confirmation number from the registration email
5. At the top of the page, click on the “Substitute Registrant” button
6. Enter the name and email of the new registrant
7. Click Next
8. Click Confirm

Waitlist
What happens if I am on a waitlist for a course? You will receive an email confirming you have been added to a waitlist. If a spot becomes available, you will be notified by email.  

CEU and CPE Policy
Attendance in this course can earn:

• 0.6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• 7.2 Continuing Professional Education Units (CPEs)

Attendance is recorded at check-in at the start of the day, and full CEU or CPE credit is awarded based on an honor system, with the expectation that participants are present and actively engaged for the full MAPS course.

Course Certificate
Your course certificate will be emailed to you following the course. It will reflect your Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Continuing Professional Education Units (CPEs) earned and your attendance of the course. 

Photography
The Ohio State University may occasionally take pictures during educational events for use in program communication. If you do not want to be photographed during this course, please email the MAPS team at glenn-training@osu.edu.

MAPS Membership 
A MAPS member receives a discounted rate of $250 for each course with the initial purchase of at least 12 credits. Each credit equals one course for one individual.

To inquire about becoming a MAPS member, please fill out the MAPS Membership Form. A Glenn College Professional Development team member will reach out to you.

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