What do you do when your ideas or proposals are dismissed, misunderstood, or met with scepticism? How do you influence industry partners, senior leaders or colleagues who seem sceptical, stuck or resistant to change? What if you’ve only got moments to make your case? These scenarios are all too familiar for anyone navigating complex conversations, advocating for initiatives or negotiating agreements in a university or research setting.
In this practical and engaging workshop, we’ll explore how to leverage vision to not only communicate your ideas more effectively but also to inspire action and create meaningful shifts in perspective. Vision is more than just an aspirational idea - it’s a strategic tool to elevate your influence, connect emotionally with others, and drive impactful decisions.
Participants Will Leave the Workshop With:
- A deep understanding of why vision matters in influencing and negotiation, particularly in research environments.
- A practical tool for uncovering and building vision in ways that resonate with stakeholders.
- Insights gained through interactive exploration of core principles and real-world applications during the session.
- A clearer perspective on how to influence sceptical, stubborn, or resistant stakeholders effectively.
- Ongoing support through a follow-up group session to refine strategies and strengthen results after applying them.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is ideal for researchers, professional staff, academics and anyone else looking to amplify their influence in 2025. Whether you’re advocating for funding, proposing initiatives to senior leaders, negotiating agreements, or seeking buy-in from individuals or groups, this session will help you to navigate these critical conversations with greater clarity and impact.
