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Influencing Without Authority for Engineers Workshop
The "Influencing Without Authority for Engineers Workshop" empowers engineers to lead initiatives without formal titles or hierarchies. Learn communication and persuasion techniques critical in driving cybersecurity improvements across technical teams. Being able to influence cybersecurity priorities across departments is crucial to building resilient systems. This training ensures that engineers can advocate for security best practices even when they do not control decision-making authority directly.
Provider Information
Tonex, Inc.
6275 W. Plano Parkway, Suite 500
Plano, TX 75093
Course Overview
None
Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles of influencing without formal authority.
- Develop strategies for building trust and rapport with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Learn effective communication techniques to persuade and motivate others.
- Apply influencing skills to navigate organizational dynamics and achieve project goals.
- Enhance collaboration and teamwork within engineering projects; *this can indirectly impact cybersecurity by fostering better communication and shared responsibility for security protocols.*
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Competency Areas
Work Roles
Feedback
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