Description: Few of the decisions we make, problems we solve and projects we run fall neatly in our individual area of expertise in responsibility. When our work stretches across the organization, we turn to influence and when we influence, we are set up for success when we are influencing in the context of a partnership.
This session will build awareness and skill in: Assessing partnerships; balancing flexibility to increase influence and framing your message for impact.
Susan Finerty is the author of three books: Master the Matrix: 7 Essential for Getting Things Done in Complex Organizations; Cross-Functional Influence: Getting Things Done Across the Organization and The Cross-Functional Influence Playbook.
Since 2004, Susan has led a consulting practice focused on helping people “work across” and break down siloes in complex organizations, so that they can influence and get decisions made. She and her team offer solutions for individuals, teams and organizations in the form of coaching, consulting, assessments, workshops, keynotes and e-learning.
Prior to founding her consultancy, she held positions in Human Resources and Organization Development for Baxter Healthcare, Boots Pharmaceuticals (now part of Abbvie) and Fujisawa Pharmaceutical (now Astellas).
Susan has held adjunct faculty roles at Northwestern University and currently teaches three topics (Influence Without Authority, Leadership Context, and Transition to Executive Management) at University Wisconsin-Madison School of Business Center for Executive and Professional Development.
She has a BA from Central Michigan University and an MA from Indiana University. Ms. Finerty resides in suburban Chicago.
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