The psychology of influence
Influence cleverly without manipulating.
Contents
What is influencing and nudging?
- How you can influence behavior through targeted wording.
- Mastering the "dance" to satisfy human needs and utilize the brain's automatic responses.
The principles of influencing HEART: Satisfy core concerns
- Humans are social beings with core needs—these must be satisfied—then people will be on board with their emotions.
- Avoid negative emotions and generate positive ones.
The principles of influence HEAD: Utilizing the brain's automatic responses
- Brains function the same way worldwide and are easily influenced.
- Use this knowledge to get others on board.
In-depth application to own topics and action plan
- In addition to understanding, it is always about internalizing. This is why we not only discuss our own situations, but also practice them intensively in role plays.
Learning environment
In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this training course once you have registered.
Your benefit
- You develop your skills in communication and influence.
- You strengthen your effectiveness in interacting with customers, colleagues, supervisors, employees yourself.
- You expand your toolbox for effective and benevolent influence.
- You recognize the key factors that influence other people.
- Through nudging, you can effectively and practically optimize your chances of success when exerting influence.
- You discuss specific situations with others and receive valuable feedback.
Methods
Trainer input, case studies, intensive individual and group work, exchange of experience and discussion, development of personal influencing strategies and Personal consultation.
Recommended for
All specialists and managers who are challenged to exert a positive influence.
Further recommendations for "The Psychology of Influence"
Start dates and details
Tuesday, 24.03.2026
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday, 25.03.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Tuesday, 16.06.2026
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday, 17.06.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Thursday, 17.09.2026
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday, 18.09.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
