Overview
This one-day course will provide a set of contemporary, research-informed tools for leaders who want to create more influence with their manager, stakeholders, customers, colleagues, and team members.

Evolve with QUTeX
This is a popular short course that introduces you to the concept and application of influencing, thinking systemically about influence and negotiation, and the surprising psychology of negotiation—when to push and when to roll with resistance. The most difficult negotiations involve conflict, so we will help you to not only identify your preferred conflict resolution style, but also become more strategic about when and where to use it. How to know which approach to conflict resolution to use when, and why people often get it wrong. The short course also explores how to respond skillfully to different approaches to conflict taken by others.
Who should participate?
This course is targeted at team leaders and middle managers with an interest in developing their ability to influence a successful outcome in their negotiations. The program provides practical tools for application, based on sound research and contemporary thinking. Two diagnostics are covered in the registration fee.

Your expert facilitator Dr Tim Baker
Dr Tim Baker
Dr. Baker is a successful author, international consultant, and thought leader. Tim has worked with some of the largest multinationals and public sector agencies globally. In 2013, Tim was voted one of the 50 Most Talented Global Training & Development Leaders by the World HRD Congress. In 2018, he was a Finalist in the Learning Professional of the Year for the Asia Pacific Institute of Learning Professionals Awards. Tim has been recently listed in the Top 10 Change Management Consulting Service Companies in APAC 2020 (HR Tech Outlook). He is a longstanding Member of QUT Council.
Core concepts
Influencing capabilities
- Complete the diagnostic online which identifies one’s preferred influencing strategy. This report is accessible to participants prior to the workshop.
- Debrief on the report in the program
- Using influencing skills wisely in negotiations
- Thinking systemically about influence
- The surprising psychology of influence - when to push and when to roll with resistance
Conflict & negotiation styles
- Complete the diagnostic which identifies one’s preferred conflict and negotiation style.
- Debrief on the results
- How to know which approach to use when, and why people often get this wrong
- Using each approach to conflict effectively
- Responding effectively to different approaches to conflict
- Break-out sessions - skills practice
Details
Where and when
Online Course:
This course will be delivered virtually over 3 sessions.
Session 1: Monday, 9 May 2022 | 9:00am - 11:30am AEST
Session 2: Wednesday, 11 May 2022 | 9:00am - 11:00am AEST
Session 3: Thursday, 19 May 2022 | 9:00am - 11:00am AEST
Face to Face Course:
Tuesday, 23 August 2022 | 9:00am - 4:30pm AEST
QUT Executive Education Centre
B Block, QUT Gardens Point
2 George St
Brisbane QLD 4001
Certification
At the end of the course, you'll receive a Certificate of Attendance documenting your participation in the course
Cost
Registration type | Cost |
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Early Bird registration (closes 4 weeks prior to course) | $790 (GST included) |
Standard registration (closes 2 days prior to course) | $880 (GST included) |
QUT Alumni / Staff registration | $660 (GST included) |
Group registration (4 or more) | $790 (GST included) per person |
Fees include: course materials, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
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