Strategic Influence (Mandarin)
About This Course
Strategic influence is a powerful tool that enables leaders to shape decisions, steer their teams toward success, and drive positive outcomes that align with broader organisational goals. In today’s dynamic education settings, the ability to influence others effectively is not just about authority—it’s about inspiring trust, motivating action, and creating alignment across diverse stakeholders. This program is designed to equip participants with the essential skills to leverage their leadership position to inspire and guide others, ultimately fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Participants will learn how to use strategic influence to encourage buy-in from their team members, align their goals with the overall objectives of the organisation, and drive commitment toward achieving these shared goals. The program will teach learners how to communicate a compelling vision, gain support for new initiatives, and engage stakeholders in a way that ensures mutual goals are prioritised. Learners will also explore the psychological and emotional factors that drive motivation, and how to harness this understanding to create an environment where people feel motivated and empowered to contribute to collective success.
A key focus of this program is helping learners develop the skills to navigate the complexities and challenges that arise in leadership roles. Whether managing team dynamics, dealing with resource constraints, or leading through change, learners will be taught how to use strategic influence to overcome obstacles and achieve desired outcomes. They will learn how to use their leadership position to provide clarity, foster collaboration, and ensure that the team's efforts are aligned with the strategic objectives of the organisation.
This course is conducted in Mandarin and is part of the (SCTP) Educational Leadership (Mandarin) programme.
What You'll Learn
Learners will identify and engage key stakeholders by understanding their needs and motivations, building trust-based relationships, and communicating the organisation’s vision compellingly. They will develop skills in persuasion, negotiation, and collaboration to align stakeholders with organisational goals and ensure active support and commitment.
2. Utilise personal influence to inspire action on impactful ideas and initiatives
Learners will leverage their leadership position and credibility to inspire action and drive progress on key initiatives. They will develop communication, emotional intelligence, and motivational skills to present ideas effectively, overcome resistance, and rally others around impactful projects that contribute to organisational success.
3. Implement innovative solutions that align with organisational objectives
Learners will lead the implementation of innovative solutions that support organisational goals. They will foster a culture of creativity, overcome barriers to innovation, and prioritise high-impact initiatives, ensuring that new ideas are effectively aligned with and contribute to the organisation’s strategic success.
Entry Requirements
General Diploma