Influence can be defined as your ability to bring about an effect in a gradual fashion by exerting pressure to modify, bias, or sway; to move; to persuade; to induce. We all might like to believe that our ability to manage and influence our boss will make the difference between how successful one is within the organization, but a lot of times your boss's perception is not the only one that is going to count. In organizations which have a matrix structure your ability to work with your peers and be counted as an influencer will impact the success of your efforts be it projects, initiatives or and even perception about your competence. In flatter organizations where there are very few levels, you might find establishing yourself as a leader will be easier if you are able to influence peers more than others.
Once you have built professional credibility here are a few things you could do to get started to work on your ability to influence your peers:-
• Build a informal network / relationship with your peers
• Take interest in their work / life and give objective and well meant advice
• Offer your peer your help with swaying nay Sayers and difficult to convince peers
• Involve peers your projects at the blue print stage
• Learn to build consensus
• Remember manipulation is not the same as Influencing
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