Power and Influence: Navigating Organizational Dynamics
Learn how to navigate and leverage power structures with integrity, build authentic influence, and drive meaningful change.
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Location
Online
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About this event
- Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes
Learn how to navigate and leverage power structures with integrity, build authentic influence, and drive meaningful change—no matter where you are in the organization.
Course Description
“Influence is the currency of human systems” - Evan Leybourn
Real change is made through the complex web of power, politics, and influence that you won’t see in the org chart. Ignoring it doesn’t make it disappear. This micro-course focuses on “the web”, giving leaders practical tools to understand how power really works, build principled influence through authentic relationships, and shift dynamics. By exploring how to act with courage, transparency, and integrity, you will be able to lead change from wherever you sit.
What You’ll Learn:
- Understand the difference between power and influence—and how to use both to drive results.
- Read and assess your organization’s political landscape.
- Build authentic networks as a source of influence and shared power.
- Apply principled influence strategies to navigate resistance and shift dynamics.
- Develop communication approaches rooted in trust, clarity, and reciprocity.
This Session is for You if You're a
- Middle Manager seeking to lead change without relying solely on formal authority.
- Change or Transformation Leader needing to navigate complex politics and resistance with integrity.
- Team Lead accountable for results but lacking formal power.
Time & Date
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Start Time:
- 8:00 am Los Angeles (PDT)
- 11:00am New York (EDT)
- 4:00 PM London (BST)
What’s Included:
- Live Zoom session
- PDF artifacts of all activity boards
- Certificate of Completion (PDF)
About the Instructors
Evan Leybourn: Co-founder and Head of Thought Leadership and Advocacy at the Business Agility Institute, author of #noprojects and Directing the Agile Organisation books. Evan has helped global enterprises evolve into dynamic, learning organizations ready for today’s rapidly shifting markets.
Laura Powers: CEO of the Business Agility Institute. With 25+ years of product experience ranging from R&D to marketing, to sales and professional services – she has been involved in the design of electronics for space applications, aircraft engines, diapers, electric cars, and software systems at Hewlett Packard, Agilent, Sales.com, and eBay - as well as several startups you’ve never heard of
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Frequently asked questions
This course will be delivered virtually (via zoom) using a blend of interactive sessions, real-world case studies, and storytelling—infused with insights our own research initiatives—to create a vibrant learning environment.
This microcourse will be is delivered in a single, 2.5 hour session, with breaks every 45-60minutes.
You may request a 100% refund for any reason up to 5 days before the event. There are no refunds after that date - although you may request to move to a later event.
Of course. Please email hello@businessagility.institute and we'll sort you out.
Unfortunately, not. While we appreciate the value of on-demand availability, part of the value of our course experience lies in the peer-to-peer interaction.
No prerequisites! Each micro-course stands on its own, but together they build a powerful foundation for growing business agility across your organization.
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