Executive
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Take Executive Education courses at Riga Business School to keep up with the latest developments in business education. Whether you’re a recent graduate or it’s been years since you called yourself a student, we welcome you to continue growing. This is an opportunity for you to develop and update your talents.

March 19, 20

1 pm – 4 pm

In-person

EUR 125 + VAT

📌Riga Business School,
Skolas Street 11, Riga

led by Mike Klein

Leading Through Influence – The Communication Roles of Leaders

Communication is the currency of leadership, essential for translating actions and behaviors into memorable and repeatable practices. This seminar delves into the four main communication roles within organizational life: Ambassadors, Influencers, Volunteers/Advocates, and Followers. 

Through interactive group discussions, and case studies, participants will explore how leaders can effectively present, converse, and support organizational initiatives. By understanding these roles, leaders at all levels will acquire tangible skills in listening, influencing, and fostering multidirectional communication. This seminar emphasizes the importance of both top-down and peer-to-peer communication improvements, providing practical exercises to enhance leader effectiveness.

Seminar Topic
 Part 1 Introduction to leadership communication

  • Assessment of group views
  • Gaining context from individual participants
  • Introduction of the four influence roles
 Part 2 Role One – Formal Communication Role of the Leader (The Ambassador):

  • Communicating corporate messages
    • Exercise 1: Freedom to interpret and tailor
  • Checking alignment and understanding
    • Exercise 2: Asking the right questions
 Part 3 Role Two – The influencer

  • The nature of influence in business
    • Exercise 3: Your own communication patterns
  • Case study – Using Snowball Analysis
  • Neutralizing the rumor mill
 Part 4 Role Three – The Advocate

  • Being a volunteer and advocate
  • Finding and mobilizing volunteers and advocates

Seminar price:

EUR 125 + VAT

Requirements to receive the certificate:

Students will get their certificate on the basis of attendance and active participation during the seminar.

Leading Through Influence – The Communication Roles of Leaders

EUR 125 + VAT

📌Riga Business School,
Skolas Street 11, Riga

led by Mike Klein

March 19, 20

1 pm – 4 pm

In-Person

Communication is the currency of leadership, essential for translating actions and behaviors into memorable and repeatable practices. This seminar delves into the four main communication roles within organizational life: Ambassadors, Influencers, Volunteers/Advocates, and Followers. 

Through interactive group discussions, and case studies, participants will explore how leaders can effectively present, converse, and support organizational initiatives. By understanding these roles, leaders at all levels will acquire tangible skills in listening, influencing, and fostering multidirectional communication. This seminar emphasizes the importance of both top-down and peer-to-peer communication improvements, providing practical exercises to enhance leader effectiveness.

Seminar Topic
 Part 1 Introduction to leadership communication

  • Assessment of group views
  • Gaining context from individual participants
  • Introduction of the four influence roles
 Part 2 Role One – Formal Communication Role of the Leader (The Ambassador):

  • Communicating corporate messages
    • Exercise 1: Freedom to interpret and tailor
  • Checking alignment and understanding
    • Exercise 2: Asking the right questions
 Part 3 Role Two – The influencer

  • The nature of influence in business
    • Exercise 3: Your own communication patterns
  • Case study – Using Snowball Analysis
  • Neutralizing the rumor mill
 Part 4 Role Three – The Advocate

  • Being a volunteer and advocate
  • Finding and mobilizing volunteers and advocates

Seminar price:

EUR 125 + VAT

Requirements to receive the certificate:

Students will get their certificate on the basis of attendance and active participation during the seminar.