Influence, Not Authority: A Download from 101 Great Games and Activities (Pfeiffer Electronic Downloads)

This activity provides practice in making persuasive presentations and allows participants to analyze, in depth, the factors that determine successful influencing.  Can be used as a mid-session stimulator, using topics that reflect the content of the training or as a closer to help summarize the day’s events.  Contributed by Marlene Caroselli.

Objective:

• To develop awareness that context is as important as content when attempting to persuade

  Group Size:  Any size in groups of 4 or 5

  Time Required:  About 25 minutes for 20 participants, shorter or longer, depending on number