Program Managing by Influence in La Chaux-de-FondsNeuchâtel · precision watchmaking, microtechnology and design
For cross-functional managers, project leaders and experts who need commitment without hierarchical authority: map stakeholders, build credibility, frame arguments around each person’s interests and create lasting alliances.
Swiss Human Resources delivers the Managing by Influence program in La Chaux-de-Fonds and across the canton of Neuchâtel. On-site at client offices, in a dedicated training room, or remotely for distributed teams. Calibrated to your organisational reality — no off-the-shelf catalogue.
Location
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel
La Chaux-de-Fonds, canton of Neuchâtel. On-site, in a dedicated room or remote.
Duration
2 to 5 days over 2 to 4 months, plus a 60-day follow-up session.
Audience
Executives, senior leaders and managers. Groups of 6 to 12 participants.
Managing by Influence in La Chaux-de-Fonds: the local context
For cross-functional managers, project leaders and experts who need commitment without hierarchical authority: map stakeholders, build credibility, frame arguments around each person’s interests and create lasting alliances.
Exercises for La Chaux-de-Fonds are adapted to participants’ responsibilities and situations from their organisation.
Challenges — Managing by Influence (La Chaux-de-Fonds)
- Identify who really influences a cross-functional decision.
- Secure commitment when stakeholders have competing priorities.
- Build credibility without relying on a job title.
- Persuade transparently while respecting disagreement.
The programme in six modules
- Stakeholder and interest mapping
- Credibility and legitimacy
- Listening and understanding resistance
- Arguments tailored to stakeholder interests
- Alliances and reciprocal commitments
- Negotiating priorities and following up
Frequently asked questions — Managing by Influence training in La Chaux-de-Fonds
- Is hierarchical responsibility required?
- No. The programme is designed for cross-functional managers, project leaders and experts who need to mobilise colleagues without being their line manager.
- Is influence the same as manipulation?
- No. The approach relies on transparent intentions, understanding interests and explicit commitments, not on concealing information or applying pressure.
- Can we use a current cross-functional project?
- Yes. A real project can provide the basis for stakeholder mapping, preparing conversations and reviewing commitments.
Learning objectives of the Managing by Influence program
Stakeholder mapping
Credibility and legitimacy
Alliances and persuasion
What the program Managing by Influence in La Chaux-de-Fonds programme covers
The program Managing by Influence in La Chaux-de-Fonds programme is designed for managers, executives and key contributors who want to turn managing by influence into everyday practice. Content is built around real situations from your organisation rather than generic case studies, so that each session connects directly with the decisions your teams face in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
Core themes typically include: Stakeholder mapping; Credibility and legitimacy; Alliances and persuasion. Each theme is adapted after a scoping conversation with your HR team and the sponsoring manager, so that the programme addresses the gaps you actually observe.
A method grounded in research and practice
Our approach combines short theoretical inputs drawn from peer-reviewed research, practical exercises, role plays and structured feedback. Participants work on their own cases, test new behaviours in a safe setting and leave with concrete commitments they can apply the following week.
Between sessions, short assignments help anchor what has been learned. A follow-up review a few weeks later measures what has changed in practice and identifies where further support is useful.
Who should attend the program Managing by Influence in La Chaux-de-Fonds
The programme suits first-line managers, experienced team leaders, project managers and executive committees alike. Groups are kept small to allow real interaction, and the level of depth is calibrated to participants' experience.
Sessions take place on your premises in La Chaux-de-Fonds, in a rented venue or remotely, in French, German, Italian or English depending on your teams.
Expected outcomes
At the end of the program Managing by Influence in La Chaux-de-Fonds, participants can name the key mechanisms at play, apply proven tools to their own context and assess their progress with clear indicators. For the organisation, the benefit shows in the quality of conversations, the clarity of decisions and team engagement.
Why run this program in La Chaux-de-Fonds?
La Chaux-de-Fonds concentrates a significant share of the Swiss economy: regional headquarters, international subsidiaries, institutions and high-growth SMEs. The Managing by Influence program is delivered by Switzerland-based trainers who understand the local cultural and regulatory codes of the canton of Neuchâtel.
We operate on-site (your offices in La Chaux-de-Fonds), in a rented training room or remotely depending on your preference. Each session is calibrated to your organisation's reality — no standardised content.
You can also combine this program with other soft skills offerings available in La Chaux-de-Fonds to build a complete journey for your leadership teams.
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Senza autorità gerarchica, ottenere un accordo non significa necessariamente ottenere un impegno. La ricerca invita a esaminare sia il modo di coinvolgere le persone sia la loro possibilità di esprimere riserve.
Sans autorité hiérarchique, obtenir un accord ne signifie pas obtenir un engagement. La recherche invite à examiner autant la manière de solliciter les personnes que leur possibilité d’exprimer des réserves.
Without hierarchical authority, securing agreement does not necessarily mean securing commitment. Research suggests examining both how people are approached and whether they can express reservations.
Ohne hierarchische Weisungsbefugnis bedeutet Zustimmung noch keine verbindliche Zusage. Die Forschung legt nahe, sowohl die Art der Anfrage als auch die Möglichkeit zu prüfen, Vorbehalte offen anzusprechen.
Tra esperti, un argomento tecnicamente solido non basta sempre a orientare una decisione. Gestire attraverso l’influenza significa anche rendere discutibili i criteri su cui si fonda la scelta.
Entre experts, un argument techniquement solide ne suffit pas toujours à orienter une décision. Manager par influence suppose aussi de rendre discutables les critères qui fondent l’arbitrage.
Training Managing by Influence La Chaux-de-Fonds
Managing by Influence training in La Chaux-de-Fonds, canton of Neuchâtel: we come directly to your company in La Chaux-de-Fonds and the surrounding area.
SHR — Swiss Human Resources184 route de Saint-Julien, 1228 Plan-les-Ouates
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Frequently asked questions — Managing by Influence training in La Chaux-de-Fonds
The concrete answers we give to HR directors, executives and L&D leaders in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
Who is the Managing by Influence training in La Chaux-de-Fonds for?+
Executives, front-line managers, operational leadership teams and executive committees based in La Chaux-de-Fonds (canton of Neuchâtel). Cohorts run from 6 to 14 participants.
How long does a Managing by Influence training in La Chaux-de-Fonds last?+
Standard format: two on-site days in La Chaux-de-Fonds, or a six-to-eight-week journey with short sessions and individual coaching. Duration is calibrated to your objectives.
In which languages is the training delivered?+
French, English and German. In La Chaux-de-Fonds, bilingual and English-speaking groups are covered.
How do I organise a Managing by Influence training in La Chaux-de-Fonds?+
Contact us for an initial scoping conversation; we then design a tailored programme and agree dates with you, on your premises in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
On site in La Chaux-de-Fonds or remote?+
Both. We deliver on site in La Chaux-de-Fonds and across Switzerland, or live online, with the same pedagogical standard.
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