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Advanced Thought Leadership: Mastering Influence and Impact Specialization

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Creo Incubator

Advanced Thought Leadership: Mastering Influence and Impact Specialization

Master Strategic Influence and Leadership Impact.

Develop the influence, negotiation, conflict resolution, and skills needed to lead with impact.

Martine Abboud

Instructor: Martine Abboud

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Advanced level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Influence stakeholders and lead with greater strategic impact

  • Resolve conflict and navigate internal politics effectively

  • Negotiate with confidence in complex leadership situations

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April 2026

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Specialization - 5 course series

Strategic Leadership: Influence & Thought Leadership

Strategic Leadership: Influence & Thought Leadership

Course 1, 8 hours

What you'll learn

  • Define your strategic leadership positioning by clarifying your identity, context, and high-value market gaps.

  • Increase your influence using proven techniques (network mapping, framing, credibility, and meaning-making).

  • Build sustainable thought leadership through intentional content, global networking, and ethical monetization models.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Visionary
Category: Professional Networking
Category: Content Strategy
Category: Negotiation
Category: Conflict Management
Category: Cultural Sensitivity
Category: Leadership
Category: Strategic Leadership
Category: Strategic Thinking
Category: Critical Thinking
Category: Influencing
Category: Relationship Building
Category: Sustainable Business
Category: Brand Strategy
Category: Team Leadership
Category: Business Leadership
Category: Leadership Development
Category: Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Category: Stakeholder Communications
Category: Content Creation
 Conflict resolution for Leaders

Conflict resolution for Leaders

Course 2, 9 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: Communication
Category: Active Listening
Category: Leadership
Category: Negotiation
Category: Interpersonal Communications
Category: Collaboration
Category: Conflict Management
Category: Creative Problem-Solving
Category: Influencing
Critical Thinking for Decision Making

Critical Thinking for Decision Making

Course 3, 6 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Decision Making
Category: Critical Thinking
Category: Analytical Skills
Category: Curiosity
Category: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Category: Open Mindset
Category: Complex Problem Solving
Category: Problem Solving
Category: Strategic Decision-Making
Category: Analysis
Category: Research
Navigating Internal Politics

Navigating Internal Politics

Course 4, 2 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Stakeholder Management
Category: Business Relationship Management
Category: Conflict Management
Category: Influencing
Category: Risk Analysis
Category: Professional Networking
Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
Category: Strategic Leadership
Category: Organizational Effectiveness
Category: Stakeholder Analysis
Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Leadership Studies
Negotiations For Leaders

Negotiations For Leaders

Course 5, 6 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Negotiation
Category: Decision Making
Category: Organizational Strategy
Category: Active Listening
Category: Assertiveness
Category: Communication
Category: Leadership
Category: Persuasive Communication
Category: Change Management
Category: Adaptability
Category: Influencing
Category: Behavioral Economics
Category: Strategic Communication
Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Stakeholder Analysis
Category: Psychology
Category: Stakeholder Management
Category: Business Communication

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Martine Abboud
Creo Incubator
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