Influence & Collaboration Across Boundaries
🕚 2 Hours (virtual); 4 Hours (In-Person)
“The ability to influence is the number one skill in business.” - Cheri Tree, Codebreaker Technologies
Stellar managers don’t wait for permission or a formal title to make an impact. They know influence is about relationships, credibility, & collaboration. In this workshop, managers learn how to grow cross-functional relationships, engage stakeholders, & evaluate the organization’s political & cultural landscape to get things done. Through practice with real scenarios, they’ll discover how to build trust with senior leaders, navigate tension across business units, & strengthen alignment even in dotted-line or no-line relationships. Participants will leave with practical tools to amplify their impact & drive results beyond their own teams.
Protocol Outcomes
How business practices, industry trends, & technology have catalyzed the need for strong collaboration & influence skills.
Frameworks to built trust in every direction (managing up, building lateral relationships, & strengthening your network).
Mindsets & approaches to take ownership of cross-functional relationships.
Methods to hold accountability, recruit stakeholders, & establish credibility.
In this session, Managers will explore:
Influence up, across, & down the org chart with clarity & credibility.
Think beyond their own expertise to maximize organizational results.
Navigate tension & foster collaboration across boundaries without relying on authority.
Utilize the resources & network available to them for success & results.
Afterward, they’ll have the confidence to:
WHAT YOU GET
The Middle Manager Protocol™ is more than a training program, it’s a transformational journey.
Live in-person & virtual workshops: Kickoff + 4 quarterly workshops led by expert facilitators, with real-time feedback & interactive practice.
Personalized options: Choose modules tailored to your culture, goals & leadership priorities - no one-size-fits-all here!
Ongoing coaching & peer pods: Group coaching & small peer pod cohorts keep momentum & learning going between workshops.
Measured growth: Assessments at the beginning, midpoint & end to track development & prove impact.
Protocol Modules
✔️ Accountability That Drives Results
✔️ Clear & Courageous Communication
✔️ Building Unshakable Trust
✔️ Influence & Collaboration Across Boundaries
✔️ Delegation with Ownership
✔️ Coaching for Growth
✔️ Emotional Intelligence in Action
✔️ Leading Change with Confidence
✔️ Smart Decision-Making & Problem-Solving
✔️ Time & Energy Mastery
✔️ Culture Carrier & Belonging Builder
✔️ From Peer to Leader: The Identity Shift