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Are you good as an influencer? Is it important to influence at work?

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Question added by Anita Viherpuro , Consultant , Presentte Oy
Date Posted: 2013/07/16
Tri Tan
by Tri Tan , Technology Specialist , INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL

We all have our ways of influencing other people.
Its just a matter of trusting you with the influence that will be good or for a person to grow on a more productive individual.
It is important because this might help you succeed in the coming future.
But if the influence is bad don't try to share it to others just keep it to yourself.

Menerva Melad
by Menerva Melad , Account Executive, Key Accounts , Graphic Home Company

yes, of course

بوبكر شرطان
by بوبكر شرطان , تقني , media tec

absolutely you should influence

We all do influence in some ways when we work.
Sometimes influence for the better and sometimes for the worse.
Our behaviors and actions influence the way an employee or customer feels, the quality of our products and services and the ultimate success of any business.
I like to influence for the better!

Amrut Desai
by Amrut Desai , former Managing Director & Country Manager India & SriLanka , Hohenstein India Pvt Ltd-fully owned by Hohenstein Institute GmbH Germany

To a great extent I was able to influence people in my sphere of work.
At times I was not able to influence others and that made me look into this important phenomenon to understand the factors that contributed to my failed attempts and goaded me to initiate corrective measures.
The ability to form mutually respectful relationships with others and to succeed in getting your ideas heard is a vital element of being a good manager.
Having influence enables you to gain support and commitment for your proposals and therefore increase your potential for success.
Influencing people will help you build your communication skills, improve your ability to engage the interest and cooperation of others.
Effective influencers are convincing and trustworthy and both these traits require self- management.
In order to persuade others to accept your point of view, it is necessary to present a clear case that matches their needs.
To be able to influence, let your enthusiasm for your ideas show without letting it blind you to other people’s views.
To be able to win minds.
You must research your subject and present a good case.
Good managers work with others to create agreements, build relationships and achieve results As per Roy Johnson and John Eaton the following are the steps necessary to be able to influence people in a positive manner1.
UNDERSTANDING INFLUENCE • Order your thoughts logically before you present • Study the technique of public speakers • Improve your credibility by being well informed2.
MANAGING YOURSELF • Manage your emotions well • Develop your confidence.
Look and sound confident, well-rehearsed and polished.
Be composed.
• Be alert to feelings of others and adopt what you say • Become a natural optimist- look for solutions rather than dwelling on problems • Be honest and courteous.
Create trust and be trustworthy by speaking from a position of knowledge, keeping your promises, supporting others and work through differences3.
PRESENTING IDES : effective influencers are open and constructive communicators • To be able to persuade some one to your point of view your ideas should be organized.
Present ideas logically • Engage the interest of others • Ask focused questions to help identify needs • Focus on reasons • Make your explanations as simple as possible • Inspire individuals and teams so that they are motivated to achieve the goals you have set out • Create a mental picture of a desired future to help make it happen.4.
EXERCISE INFLUENCE Your success as a manager is dependent on the help and cooperation of others.
Engage the support of your colleagues, team and senior managers and fine tune your influencing skills.
• Start networking • Take the time to introduce yourself to people • Write articles, plan events • Keep in touch with contacts- telephone, email, cards etc • Motivate individuals and teams • Secure commitment and get support • Build a reliable reputation so that junior and senior managers do trust you • Respect diversity and everyone’s right to disagree • Create dialogue, focus on agreements, find solutions

Mohamed Mostafa Mohmed Metwaly
by Mohamed Mostafa Mohmed Metwaly , Freelance Business Development Professional and Quality Management Systems Lead Auditor , Self-employed

Yes sure

you should influence and convince the customer 's minded and see him that this product or service feels his needs.so, you should be a professional person with a good communication to succeed.

Michelle David
by Michelle David , QA/QC and HSE Specialist , Coleus Packaging

Definitely.
Been a good influencer will enable you to manage change in any environment.
Within the Quality Management environment this is a much required skill/ability needed.
If you cannot invoke change, you cannot assist your team in preventing them from repeating past mistakes.

mehdi rasni
by mehdi rasni , room service and restaurante , hotel golden tulip farah

yes o course because you are very nice hh

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