Managing by Influence training in Switzerland
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.
Whether you are looking for a course, a seminar, a hands-on workshop or individual coaching, SHR delivers in-company training across Switzerland, in French, English and German.
Cities and cantons covered by the Managing by Influence program
16 cities in 12 cantons: Genève, Vaud, Zurich, Berne, Bâle-Ville, Tessin, Fribourg, Neuchâtel, Lucerne, Saint-Gall, Valais, Zoug.
- Managing by Influence training — GenèveCanton of Genève
- Managing by Influence training — LausanneCanton of Vaud
- Managing by Influence training — ZurichCanton of Zurich
- Managing by Influence training — BerneCanton of Berne
- Managing by Influence training — BâleCanton of Bâle-Ville
- Managing by Influence training — LuganoCanton of Tessin
- Managing by Influence training — FribourgCanton of Fribourg
- Managing by Influence training — NeuchâtelCanton of Neuchâtel
- Managing by Influence training — WinterthourCanton of Zurich
- Managing by Influence training — LucerneCanton of Lucerne
- Managing by Influence training — Saint-GallCanton of Saint-Gall
- Managing by Influence training — SionCanton of Valais
- Managing by Influence training — BienneCanton of Berne
- Managing by Influence training — ZougCanton of Zoug
- Managing by Influence training — VeveyCanton of Vaud
- Managing by Influence training — MontreuxCanton of Vaud
Managing by Influence training by canton
- Managing by Influence training — canton of GenèveGenève
- Managing by Influence training — canton of VaudLausanne, Vevey, Montreux
- Managing by Influence training — canton of ZurichZurich, Winterthour
- Managing by Influence training — canton of BerneBerne, Bienne
- Managing by Influence training — canton of Bâle-VilleBâle
- Managing by Influence training — canton of TessinLugano
- Managing by Influence training — canton of FribourgFribourg
- Managing by Influence training — canton of NeuchâtelNeuchâtel
- Managing by Influence training — canton of LucerneLucerne
- Managing by Influence training — canton of Saint-GallSaint-Gall
- Managing by Influence training — canton of ValaisSion
- Managing by Influence training — canton of ZougZoug
Articles about the Managing by Influence program
Find the analyses, studies and practical advice dedicated to this program across all covered cities.
See the Managing by Influence blog →Learning objectives of the Managing by Influence program
- Stakeholder mapping
- Credibility and legitimacy
- Alliances and persuasion
Challenges — Managing by Influence (Switzerland)
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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