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How to become a person of influence

In the workplace, or outside the office, identifying the right people to help you get ahead can be one of the best ways to achieve success. So, how do you bring the right people together and influence them to achieve a favourable outcome?

Whether you want to get a new project off the ground or negotiate a new contract, in this webinar Michael Olatokun (Law, 2014) shares tips on the right way to grab the attention of key decision makers and galvanise support to help you achieve your personal and professional goals.

“Influencing is leadership and the best style of leadership is the one you craft over your career. The influential leader is able to get the best out of others and is able to research, listen and talk to others to gain a more well-rounded picture.”
Michael Olatokun

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