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Influence is one of the most powerful levers of leadership. The ability to shape decisions, build trust, and win support often separates managers who deliver on tasks from leaders who set direction and move organisations forward.
Mastering the Art of Influence for Stakeholder Management is a two-day, in-person course designed to help professionals nurture trust-based relationships in the workplace. Backed by Korn Ferry’s decades of research into leadership effectiveness, the course equips you with tools and techniques to strengthen credibility, manage resistance, and adapt your approach to diverse stakeholders.
During the course, you will examine the role of power in organisational dynamics, identify your natural influencing style, and practise adapting it to different scenarios. Practical role-plays and peer feedback sessions ensure that you apply concepts directly to situations you face, whether managing upward, aligning peers, or guiding teams through change.
By the end, you will be equipped to influence with confidence, able to secure stakeholder buy-in, navigate difficult conversations, and build alignment that drives momentum for both projects and long-term organisational goals.
This course will equip you to:
This course is designed for professionals who want to expand their ability to influence decisions and build alignment across diverse stakeholders. It is particularly relevant for executives who are leading change initiatives and need to secure buy-in from different parts of the organisation.
To successfully complete the Mastering the Art of Influence for Stakeholder Management course, participants must meet the following requirements:
Participants who meet these requirements will receive a digital Certificate of Completion from Korn Ferry Academy.
Administrative details on attendance tracking, assessment, and funding eligibility can be found in our Terms & Conditions and in the course confirmation email sent to participants.
Full Course Fee
$2,100* (before funding and GST)
Course Fee Payable
The payable course fees reflect the amount after approved course fee grant and subsidies are applied. All fees are in Singapore Dollars (SGD) and inclusive of 9% GST.
SkillsFuture Funding (SSG)
Eligible Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs) may receive funding of up to 70% of course fees for SSG-supported courses. Funding levels, eligibility and payable fees are subject to prevailing funding policies at the point of course commencement.
Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)
SCs aged 40 and above may receive up to 90% course fee funding for SSG-supported courses (subject to meeting baseline funding conditions).
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Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)
Eligible SMEs that fully sponsor their SC/PR employees for SSG-supported courses may receive up to 90% course fee funding.
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SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)
Eligible employers may utilise their SFEC to offset up to 90% of out-of-pocket costs for supported courses.
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SkillsFuture Credit (for Individuals)
SCs aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credit (Base Tier and, where eligible, Mid-Career Tier) to offset payable course fees for eligible courses.
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4 & 5 Mar 2026
20 & 21 May 2026
28 & 29 Jul 2026
30 Sep & 1 Oct 2026
Lara Dudley brings extensive experience in scaling digital-native businesses and building distributed teams. A strategist and trainer with a strong grasp of both numbers and people, she is skilled at helping organisations navigate the complexities of today’s business environment.
Originally from the UK, Lara has lived and worked across Asia Pacific for more than 20 years. She is recognised for her ability to adapt to diverse cultural contexts and to build relationships that extend beyond transactions into long-term value creation.
Her facilitation style combines expertise with a practical, people-centred approach that inspires participants to embrace change with confidence. Known for her ability to engage teams with energy and authenticity, Lara helps leaders strengthen collaboration, build trust, and deliver results in dynamic and fast-changing contexts.
“The framework for influence introduced through the ‘Guiding Principles’ and the ‘5Cs of Influential Conversations’ was especially key. These provided clear, actionable strategies for building influence and achieving results in professional interactions. The facilitator’s use of role-plays and situational scenarios made the concepts engaging and easy to apply.”
“The facilitator was outstanding — energetic, clear, and engaging. She brought the content to life with real-world anecdotes and excellent storytelling that made complex ideas easy to understand and remember. It was an inspiring and effective session overall.”
“I appreciated learning how influence actually works in practice, especially the breakdown of the six power bases. It reminded me that influence isn’t about title or rewards alone. What resonated most was the idea of balancing being task-driven (getting things done) with being relationship-driven (getting people on board for the journey).”
“Learning about organisational currencies and how they can be exchanged in the workplace was eye-opening. Mastering these currencies can help build meaningful relationships, achieve goals, and navigate complex workplace dynamics more effectively.”
“Understanding the different influencing styles and power dynamics gave me practical tools I can apply in my daily work. The facilitator demonstrated deep expertise and kept the session engaging through multiple role-play exercises that made learning enjoyable.”
This course is designed for leaders, project managers, and professionals who need to align and engage diverse stakeholders without relying on formal authority. It is ideal for those leading change initiatives, working across multiple stakeholders, or operating in matrixed or cross-functional environments where success depends on trust, persuasion, and collaboration.
You will learn how to influence with integrity and strategic intent. The course introduces the six power bases of influence, adaptive influence styles, and trust-building frameworks that help you move stakeholders from compliance to commitment. You will explore how to build credibility, manage resistance, and sequence conversations that create genuine alignment. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with techniques to strengthen professional relationships, expand your network of influence, and lead outcomes through trust and collaboration.
There are no prerequisites. This course is open to professionals at all levels who want to build influence as a leadership and collaboration capability.
You will learn through a two-day workshop that is highly experiential and built on Korn Ferry’s Learning Design Framework. The course balances content, examples, context, and engagement. You will take part in self-assessments, interactive games, and guided case activities that reflect real stakeholder dynamics. The learning environment emphasises problem-based exploration, reflective coaching, and practical application to your workplace.
You will analyse your real stakeholder landscape, identify key players, and practise influence strategies through immersive simulations and peer coaching. Using the 5 Cs of influential conversations, you will rehearse real scenarios, refine your approach, and build a practical action plan for an upcoming high-stakes conversation. Each activity is designed to help you put concepts into practice and strengthen behaviours that foster sustainable alignment and shared ownership.
This course combines Korn Ferry’s global consulting expertise in leadership influence with hands-on learning that mirrors real-world complexity. Instead of focusing on persuasion tactics, you will design ethical, adaptive strategies that build trust, credibility, and long-term partnerships. Centred on real business challenges rather than theory, the course helps you influence not through power or position but through authenticity, insight, and purposeful communication.
