Strong negotiating and influencing skills allow managers to keep their employees satisfied, get the job done, and meet the overall needs and goals of people inside and outside of the organization.
In today’s work environment, leaders need to influence, collaborate, and connect with multiple stakeholders. These collaborations may take place with employees, peers, and leaders at every level within their organization, as well as with others outside of their organization, including customers, suppliers, or those with whom a mutually satisfying agreement is needed.
Strong collaborating and influencing skills are needed to ensure that managers have the ability to handle difficult issues and situations in a way that creates mutually satisfying agreements.