Competency: Persuasion and Influence

Leadership Skills

Leadership
Management
Establishing Focus/Direction
Managing Performance
Supervisory Skills
Persuasion and Influence
Project Management
Delegation
Performance

Seeks Consensus

Seeks to obtain consensus or compromise.
Attempts to persuade others rather than simply control them.
Negotiates with others to obtain consensus.

Reports and Presentations

Prepares influential and convincing reports.
Creates clear reports with impact.
Communicates effectively with others.

Inclusive

Ensures stakeholders are involved in the decision making process.
Identifies key stakeholders and solicits for their help.

Goal Oriented

Gains participation by others to accomplish goals.
Obtains the support of others to accomplish goals.
Influences others to complete tasks and goals.
Takes a long-term view and acts as a catalyst and champion of change.
Persuades others to perform tasks that are viewed as difficult or undesirable.

Flexibility

Persuades others to consider alternative points of view.

Resourceful

Focuses negotiations on decision makers.
Has excellent influencing/negotiating skills.
Uses knowledge and charisma rather than position, power, or coercion to influence others.

Interpersonal Relationships

Understanding what others need.
Develops a good rapport with others.
Works to persuade others.

Communication

Able to express own goals and needs.
Exhibits expertise in the matter and able to convince others in the best course of action.