Corporate leadership training
Leadership and Influence Training Course in the Philippines
Help supervisors, managers and executives secure commitment for the plans that matter: strengthen personal credibility, map who stands behind each decision, build alliances and persuade with integrity, even without formal authority, through practical, hands-on training.
- In-person, virtual
or blended - Customised for
your organisation - Delivered worldwide,
including the Philippines - For leaders who need support
beyond their authority
Course overview
What Is Leadership Influence?
Influence is the strategic capacity to inspire action, alignment and commitment without leaning only on authority. The course examines the sources of power, the politics of organisations and how stakeholders at different levels shape outcomes, and builds practical skill in relationship-building, forming alliances, influencing senior stakeholders and persuading with integrity.
Practical exercises, persuasion models and stakeholder mapping let participants trace who affects a decision, assemble allies and present a clear case, in scenarios leaders in the Philippines face in relationship-driven workplaces.
Built for the relationship-driven business environment of the Philippines, the course helps supervisors, managers, executives and business owners inspire action, alignment and commitment without relying on authority alone, strengthening their personal credibility and their influence with stakeholders at every level.
Why it matters
Why Influence Matters in the Philippines
Business in the Philippines is relationship-driven, and teams are often diverse and multi-generational. Leaders who combine cultural sensitivity with credibility and trust can align people and manage resistance without leaning on rank.
Authority is not enough
Leaders need commitment from colleagues, partners and senior stakeholders outside their reporting line.
Work crosses boundaries
Change initiatives need alignment across teams and organisational levels.
Ideas compete for attention
Without someone building commitment, even good plans meet resistance and stall.
Alliances get things done
In the Philippines, leaders with strong relationships align people faster.
The Knowles leadership approach
From Insight to Impact
Participants treat influence as a cycle that builds momentum over time, beginning with personal credibility and ending with the reputation that wins commitment next time, instead of a technique saved for a single meeting.
Influence in action
- 1. CredibilityWhy should they listen?
- 2. MapWho really decides?
- 3. ConnectWho do I need to know?
- 4. PersuadeWhat will convince them?
- 5. AllyWho will stand with us?
- 6. ReputationWill they trust me again?
Key benefits
Why Organisations Choose This Course
This programme helps your leaders and your organisation to:
Decisions Move Faster
Leaders gain commitment quickly, without escalating every issue.
Stronger Cooperation
Greater alignment and collaboration across the organisation.
Wider Networks
Strong relationships with stakeholders at every organisational level.
Proposals That Land
Proposals that speak to what senior stakeholders care about.
Fewer Stalled Initiatives
Commitment is secured before change initiatives reach decision time.
Ethical Influence
Influence that respects people and builds trust, without manipulation.
Have questions about this course?
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Course curriculum
A practical and structured learning journey.
Twelve units in three stages build from understanding the sources of influence, through relationships and alliances with stakeholders, to persuading and gaining commitment in real workplace scenarios.
- Unit 1
Power Bases
- Separate authority that comes with a title from influence you earn.
- Use French and Raven’s bases of power to analyse influence.
- Take stock of where your own influence comes from.
- Unit 2
Earning Credibility
- Strengthen personal credibility with a record of delivery.
- Do what you said you would, every time.
- Win back trust when something goes wrong.
- Unit 3
Reading Politics
- Learn how decisions really happen across organisational levels.
- Pinpoint informal influencers and gatekeepers.
- Manage conflicting agendas with fairness and care.
- Unit 4
Influence Mapping
- Use stakeholder mapping to plot influence and attitude.
- Find out what motivates each stakeholder.
- Choose whom to engage first, second and last.
- Unit 5
Strategic Networking
- Build goodwill and relationships in advance of any request.
- Connect across departments, generations and organisations.
- Keep relationships strong by offering value in return.
- Unit 6
Reciprocity
- Identify the currencies different stakeholders value.
- Earn goodwill by sharing knowledge and recognising others.
- Strike balanced deals that benefit everyone involved.
- Unit 7
Building Coalitions
- Identify allies who gain from the same outcome.
- Engage resisters early and hear their concerns.
- Sustain alignment among supporters until the decision.
- Unit 8
Influencing Upwards
- Appreciate the targets and constraints shaping your manager’s choices.
- Influence senior stakeholders with clear, confident proposals.
- Challenge decisions above you constructively and respectfully.
- Unit 9
Why People Say Yes
- Apply persuasion models, including Cialdini’s, with integrity.
- Mix facts and feeling to make your case.
- Adjust your style for different generations and personalities.
- Unit 10
Framing Proposals
- Link each proposal to what the audience values.
- Communicate a clear vision and case for change.
- Judge when and where a request will be best received.
- Unit 11
Winning Agreement
- Manage resistance and objections constructively.
- Find solutions that work for both parties.
- Turn agreement into accountable commitment.
- Unit 12
Ethical Influence
- Tell ethical persuasion apart from manipulation.
- Influence with openness and integrity.
- Keep relationships intact instead of chasing a quick result.
Course agenda
Two-day course agenda.
A sample agenda showing how the two days run, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The final agenda is agreed with you.
Welcome, objectives and introductions
Power bases
Morning break
Earning credibility
Lunch
Reading politics
Influence mapping
Afternoon break
Strategic networking
Day one reflection
Close
Recap and goals for the day
Reciprocity and exchange
Morning break
Building coalitions
Lunch
Influencing upwards
Why people say yes
Afternoon break
Framing proposals and winning agreement
Ethical influence and action planning
Close
Participant resources
What participants receive.
A practical set of resources to support learning during the course and application afterwards.
Course Workbook
Content, summaries and activities for every unit.
Templates and Worksheets
Ready-to-use tools to apply learning at work.
Action Plan Template
Turn learning into clear next steps.
Job Aids and Quick Guides
Key models, checklists and frameworks for daily use.
Digital Resources
Additional materials to revisit after the course.
Certificate of Completion
Recognition of the training completed.
Practical application
From theory to real workplace impact.
Participants use each idea in practice, mapping the stakeholders around a decision, building a coalition, pitching to senior stakeholders and managing resistance, where leaders in the Philippines must gain commitment rather than command it.
Power Mapping
Use stakeholder mapping to chart formal and informal influence on a decision.
Coalition Challenge
Build enough commitment for a proposal in a timed team exercise.
Upward Pitch
Present a proposal to a senior stakeholder and respond to questions.
Objection Role-Play
Manage resistance constructively while protecting the relationship.
Who should attend
Designed for leaders who need others’ support.
Ideal for anyone, from frontline staff and supervisors to managers, executives and business owners, who needs commitment from people they do not manage and wants to build it through credibility and trust.
- ExecutivesAlign the organisation around strategy and change.
- Team LeadersWin commitment and resources for their team.
- Project ManagersDeliver results without formal authority.
- EntrepreneursGain commitment from partners and investors.
- EducatorsLead change in their institutions through influence.
- Recent GraduatesBuild credibility from their first role.
Course format and delivery
Flexible options to suit your organisation.
Choose the format and duration that fit your schedule and learning needs, whether at your workplace in the Philippines, online or a mix of both.
In-Person Training
Delivered at your organisation in the Philippines or at a suitable venue.
Virtual Training
Interactive, engaging live online delivery.
Blended Learning
A combination of in-person and virtual sessions.
Customised Training
Tailor case studies, organisation focus, delivery mode, modules and duration. Explore Customized Training
- Typical Duration2 Full Days9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also available as a 1-day, half-day, 90-minute or 60-minute session.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites and experience level.
No prior experience is required. The course suits new and experienced leaders alike and works well for mixed groups.
No formal prerequisites
Open to anyone who needs to win the support of others.
All experience levels
From recent graduates to senior executives.
Designed for mixed groups
Leaders from different functions learn from each other’s networks.
Ready to take part
Bring a proposal or decision you need support for.
Course framework
A structured approach to developing leaders.
Our framework follows a learning cycle: participants understand how influence works, practise it, reflect on what happened and apply it to a real decision or change initiative in their organisation.
Practical and Actionable
Tools participants can apply in the workplace immediately.
Relevant to the Philippines
Shaped by the relationship-driven way business works in the Philippines.
Influence with Integrity
Persuasion that builds trust and accountability.
The influence cycle
- 1. LearnCore leadership principles
- 2. ExploreCase studies and discussion
- 3. PractiseRole-plays and simulations
- 4. ReflectSelf-assessment and journaling
- 5. ApplyReal-world projects
- 6. GrowMentoring and peer support
Key learning outcomes
From knowledge to lasting leadership impact.
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
- 01
Build credibility
Strengthen personal credibility so people want to listen.
- 02
Map influence
Map the stakeholders in a decision and what each one needs.
- 03
Grow your network
Build relationships at every organisational level.
- 04
Form alliances
Align supporters behind one shared objective.
- 05
Persuade ethically
Make a clear, persuasive case that earns commitment.
- 06
Influence upwards
Influence senior stakeholders with confidence and respect.
Influence is the ability to inspire commitment, and it grows from credibility rather than authority.
Example exercises and tools
Learn by doing.
Practical exercises and planning tools are applied to a real decision, proposal or change initiative from each participant’s own workplace.
Practical exercises draw on situations leaders in the Philippines may meet, from mapping stakeholders before a change initiative to winning the commitment of a diverse, multi-generational team or a senior stakeholder. Participants practise handling resistance constructively, test persuasion models with peers and leave with tools they can apply at work straight away.
Network Audit
Check whose support you have and whose you still need.
Exchange Planner
Decide what each stakeholder might want from you in return.
Credibility Check
Score how colleagues see your competence and reliability.
Proposal Frame
Rebuild a proposal around a senior stakeholder’s priorities.
Assessment
Assessment and learning progress.
A mix of steps before, during and after the programme keeps learning relevant and turns it into action.
Before the training
Share your goals and team context.
Agree the objectives and focus areas.
Confirm the format, timing and group.
During the training
Role-plays, simulations and practical exercises.
Feedback from experienced leaders as skills develop.
Group discussion and reflection.
After the training
A personal action plan for the workplace.
Self-assessment and guided journaling to track progress.
Ongoing learning through peers, mentors and the alumni network.
Workplace application
Relevant to your context.
Participants apply the tools in organisations across the Philippines, from leading change and resolving conflict to gaining commitment from senior stakeholders.
- Resource RequestsSecure what your priorities require.
- Cross-Team ProjectsGain cooperation across teams.
- Senior BriefingsBrief senior stakeholders with clarity.
- Partner TalksAgree outcomes that both sides keep.
- New InitiativesSustain momentum through change.
- Professional NetworksStrengthen relationships beyond your team.
Let’s discuss your requirements
Request a Customised Leadership Programme.
Talk to our team about how this course can be tailored for your organisation in the Philippines or other locations worldwide.
- Share your priorities
- Receive a tailored proposal
- Explore delivery options
Adapting for the Philippines
Adapting the programme for Philippine organisations.
We tailor the course so it reflects your people, your sector and the context you work in.
Local case studies
Examples and case studies drawn from leaders in the Philippines.
Cultural awareness
Content that respects cultural nuances and builds inclusive environments.
Community focus
Projects that address real local and community issues.
Industry and organisation focus
Examples, terminology and scenarios from your sector.
Delivery worldwide
Flexible delivery across the Philippines and worldwide.
We deliver this programme in the Philippines and in other locations worldwide, with flexible formats and options to suit your organisation.
- In-person
- Virtual
- Blended
At Your Workplace
In-house sessions at your office in the Philippines.
A Venue You Choose
Delivered at a training venue that suits your team.
Live Online
Interactive virtual sessions wherever your people are.
Across Countries
Programmes coordinated across several locations worldwide.
Client experiences
What our participants say.
Word-for-word feedback from participants at organisations in Singapore. Read all reviews
The course allowed me to identify the area where errors could occur and the various steps to identify and reduce the errors. Case studies were also provided to give a real-life experience instead of theoretical lessons.
Yes, I definitely would. The program teaches you exactly how to approach closing deals and handle tough discussions with confidence.
Yes, I would recommend it. Gaining a clear framework on communication styles is highly useful for de-escalating tough client situations
Yes, because it helped me learn the basics of critical thinking to generate new ideas, analyze articles, and make arguments.
Yes, but you must come with an open mind to self-reflect.
Yes, because it really highlights how our daily business decisions directly impact the local community and the environment.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this course.
What is the main focus of this course?
It builds influence that does not depend on authority: personal credibility, stakeholder mapping, relationship-building, alliances, influencing senior stakeholders and ethical persuasion, applied to real workplace situations in the Philippines.
What topics does the course cover?
Twelve units in three stages: sources of influence (power bases, earning credibility, reading politics, influence mapping), networks and alliances (strategic networking, reciprocity, building coalitions, influencing upwards) and persuasion in practice (why people say yes, framing proposals, winning agreement and ethical influence).
Who should attend this course?
Supervisors, managers, team leaders, executives, business owners, project managers and any staff who need others’ commitment to get results.
Is the course suitable for new or first-time leaders?
Yes. First-time supervisors build credibility early, and experienced managers learn to widen their influence further.
Is the course practical or theory-based?
It is practical. Stakeholder mapping, role-plays and exercises let participants plan influence, build coalitions, pitch to senior stakeholders and manage resistance.
How long is the course?
The standard course runs over 2 full days, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It can also be delivered as a 1-day, half-day, 90-minute or 60-minute session.
Can the course be customised for our organisation?
Yes. We can adapt the content, examples and format to your goals, industry and team. See Customized Corporate Training for how we tailor programmes.
Can we use examples from our own industry?
Yes. We design and deliver our courses with subject matter experts in each field. Tell us about your industry, context and terminology when you enquire, and it will be taken into account.
Can we combine this course with other topics?
Yes. We can combine related topics into one programme or build a learning pathway across several sessions and levels.
Is this course available outside the Philippines?
Yes. We deliver this programme in other countries worldwide, in person or live online, and can coordinate it across several locations.
What delivery options are available?
In person at your workplace or a venue you choose, live online, or a blend of both.
What kind of exercises and activities are included?
Stakeholder mapping, a coalition exercise, a senior-stakeholder pitch, resistance role-plays, a network audit, an exchange planner, a credibility review and proposal reframing.
Do participants receive mentoring during the course?
Yes. Participants receive mentorship and constructive feedback from experienced leaders throughout the course.
Will participants build a professional network?
Yes. Participants connect with fellow participants, build mentoring relationships with facilitators and guest speakers, and can join an alumni network for ongoing learning.
How does the course support personal growth?
Through regular self-assessment and reflection, guided journaling to track progress and set goals, and techniques for mindfulness and stress management.
Is the course relevant to the Philippine context?
Yes. It is designed for leaders in the Philippines, reflecting a relationship-driven business culture and the diverse, multi-generational teams that organisations across the country lead.
Which cities in the Philippines can the course be delivered in?
We can deliver it in cities across the Philippines, and in other locations on request. We also offer a full range of leadership courses in the Philippines.
Can we download a course brochure?
Yes. Download our course brochure for an overview of our training programmes.
How do we request a proposal?
Share your goals and requirements through the enquiry form on this page. Our team replies within one business day with suggestions and a tailored proposal.
Who can we contact about this course?
Email [email protected], call +65 6714 6663 or use the enquiry form on this page. We reply within one business day.
Next steps
From enquiry to delivery.
A simple, transparent process from your first message to the training day.
- 1
Enquiry
Share your training needs and priorities.
- 2
Consultation
We discuss and refine the scope with you.
- 3
Proposal
Receive a tailored proposal with delivery options.
- 4
Confirm
Review, adjust and agree the details.
- 5
Delivery
We deliver the programme for your team.
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This course is customisable
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