Leading from the Middle

This course equips middle managers with influence techniques and coordination skills to deliver results without formal authority. Topics include stakeholder mapping, influencing upward, cross-functional coordination, and building informal networks to drive initiatives. Learners practice communication patterns that create alignment and unblock cross-team work.

• Skills you’ll learn: stakeholder mapping, influence techniques, manage-up skills, cross-team coordination, network building.

Certificate: Certificate of completion provided upon finishing the course.

Requirements

• Access to stakeholders and permission to lead cross-team efforts.

Who this course is for

• Middle managers; program leads; team leads.

Benefits

• Map stakeholders; apply influence techniques; manage up effectively; coordinate cross-functional initiatives.