Program Managing by Influence in Fribourg
For cross-functional managers, project leaders and experts who need commitment without hierarchical authority: map stakeholders, build credibility, frame arguments around each person’s interests and create lasting alliances.
Swiss Human Resources delivers the Managing by Influence program in Fribourg and across the canton of Fribourg. On-site at client offices, in a dedicated training room, or remotely for distributed teams. Calibrated to your organisational reality — no off-the-shelf catalogue.
Location
Fribourg, Fribourg
Fribourg, canton of Fribourg. On-site, in a dedicated room or remote.
Duration
2 to 5 days over 2 to 4 months, plus a 60-day follow-up session.
Audience
Executives, senior leaders and managers. Groups of 6 to 12 participants.
Managing by Influence in Fribourg: the local context
For cross-functional managers, project leaders and experts who need commitment without hierarchical authority: map stakeholders, build credibility, frame arguments around each person’s interests and create lasting alliances.
Exercises for Fribourg are adapted to participants’ responsibilities and situations from their organisation.
Challenges — Managing by Influence (Fribourg)
- Identify who really influences a cross-functional decision.
- Secure commitment when stakeholders have competing priorities.
- Build credibility without relying on a job title.
- Persuade transparently while respecting disagreement.
The programme in six modules
- Stakeholder and interest mapping
- Credibility and legitimacy
- Listening and understanding resistance
- Arguments tailored to stakeholder interests
- Alliances and reciprocal commitments
- Negotiating priorities and following up
Frequently asked questions — Managing by Influence training in Fribourg
- Is hierarchical responsibility required?
- No. The programme is designed for cross-functional managers, project leaders and experts who need to mobilise colleagues without being their line manager.
- Is influence the same as manipulation?
- No. The approach relies on transparent intentions, understanding interests and explicit commitments, not on concealing information or applying pressure.
- Can we use a current cross-functional project?
- Yes. A real project can provide the basis for stakeholder mapping, preparing conversations and reviewing commitments.
Managing by Influence training in Fribourg — at a glance
- Training
- Managing by Influence, tailored in-house programme
- Location
- Fribourg (canton of Fribourg), on your premises, in a venue or online
- Duration
- 2 days on site or a 6–8 week journey
- Audience
- Executives, managers and staff, 6 to 14 participants
- Language
- French or German, or bilingual groups.
- Proposal
- Costed quote after a first conversation
Why a Managing by Influence training in Fribourg?
Fribourg is a bilingual French-German canton with food industry, manufacturing, cantonal administration and a university: collaboration between two working cultures is part of everyday life.
Learning objectives of the Managing by Influence program
Stakeholder mapping
Credibility and legitimacy
Alliances and persuasion
What the program Managing by Influence in Fribourg programme covers
The program Managing by Influence in Fribourg programme is designed for managers, executives and key contributors who want to turn managing by influence into everyday practice. Content is built around real situations from your organisation rather than generic case studies, so that each session connects directly with the decisions your teams face in Fribourg.
Core themes typically include: Stakeholder mapping; Credibility and legitimacy; Alliances and persuasion. Each theme is adapted after a scoping conversation with your HR team and the sponsoring manager, so that the programme addresses the gaps you actually observe.
A method grounded in research and practice
Our approach combines short theoretical inputs drawn from peer-reviewed research, practical exercises, role plays and structured feedback. Participants work on their own cases, test new behaviours in a safe setting and leave with concrete commitments they can apply the following week.
Between sessions, short assignments help anchor what has been learned. A follow-up review a few weeks later measures what has changed in practice and identifies where further support is useful.
Who should attend the program Managing by Influence in Fribourg
The programme suits first-line managers, experienced team leaders, project managers and executive committees alike. Groups are kept small to allow real interaction, and the level of depth is calibrated to participants' experience.
Sessions take place on your premises in Fribourg, in a rented venue or remotely, in French, German, Italian or English depending on your teams.
Expected outcomes
At the end of the program Managing by Influence in Fribourg, participants can name the key mechanisms at play, apply proven tools to their own context and assess their progress with clear indicators. For the organisation, the benefit shows in the quality of conversations, the clarity of decisions and team engagement.
Why run this program in Fribourg?
Fribourg concentrates a significant share of the Swiss economy: regional headquarters, international subsidiaries, institutions and high-growth SMEs. The Managing by Influence program is delivered by Switzerland-based trainers who understand the local cultural and regulatory codes of the canton of Fribourg.
We operate on-site (your offices in Fribourg), in a rented training room or remotely depending on your preference. Each session is calibrated to your organisation's reality — no standardised content.
You can also combine this program with other soft skills offerings available in Fribourg to build a complete journey for your leadership teams.
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Articles & insights — Managing by Influence in Fribourg
Case studies, practical guides and field feedback.
Un solo contesto; verificare localmente prima di generalizzare.
Ein Kontext; vor einer Verallgemeinerung lokal prüfen.
Single context; replicate locally before generalising.
Évaluations sur des jeux de données publics.
Un solo contesto; verificare localmente prima di generalizzare.
Ein Kontext; vor einer Verallgemeinerung lokal prüfen.
Training Managing by Influence Fribourg
Managing by Influence training in Fribourg, canton of Fribourg: we come directly to your company in Fribourg and the surrounding area.
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Frequently asked questions — Managing by Influence training in Fribourg
The concrete answers we give to HR directors, executives and L&D leaders in Fribourg.
Why take the Managing by Influence training in Fribourg?+
Fribourg is a bilingual French-German canton with food industry, manufacturing, cantonal administration and a university: collaboration between two working cultures is part of everyday life.
How is the Managing by Influence training adapted to teams in Fribourg?+
The programme is built from real situations in your teams in Fribourg, gathered during a scoping interview. Language: French or German, or bilingual groups. Format: 2 days on site or a 6–8 week in-house journey.
How quickly can I get a Managing by Influence training proposal in Fribourg?+
A costed proposal follows a first conversation about your goals. The start date then depends on your availability and the number of participants.
Who is the Managing by Influence training in Fribourg for?+
Executives, front-line managers, operational leadership teams and executive committees based in Fribourg (canton of Fribourg). Cohorts run from 6 to 14 participants.
How long does a Managing by Influence training in Fribourg last?+
Standard format: two on-site days in Fribourg, or a six-to-eight-week journey with short sessions and individual coaching. Duration is calibrated to your objectives.
In which languages is the training delivered?+
French, English and German. In Fribourg, bilingual and English-speaking groups are covered.
How do I organise a Managing by Influence training in Fribourg?+
Contact us for an initial scoping conversation; we then design a tailored programme and agree dates with you, on your premises in Fribourg.
On site in Fribourg or remote?+
Both. We deliver on site in Fribourg and across Switzerland, or live online, with the same pedagogical standard.
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