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Securing Executive Buy-In for Your Initiatives: Communication Techniques to Persuade Decision-Makers


Total Credits: 1 including 1 Personnel/Human Resources - Non-technical

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Categories:
ACPEN Industry Institute |  Human Resources
Faculty:
LeAnne Lagasse, SHRM-SCP
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
1 Hour
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Expires 30 day(s) after program date.

Dates


Description

For HR and Business professionals, navigating the intricate dynamics of executive decision-making can often be a daunting task. Despite the meticulous hours invested in research, strategy formulation, and planning, the true challenge often lies in effectively communicating and gaining acceptance for these transformative ideas. A key aspect of this is the art of persuasion, ensuring that the merits of our proposals are not just understood but wholeheartedly embraced by decision-makers. This session is designed to empower leaders with the tools and insights needed to craft persuasive pitches, build a robust business case, and confidently communicate the ROI of their initiatives. Moreover, attendees will gain insights into the common pitfalls that can hinder their pitches and learn techniques to address objections frequently raised by executive leadership.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Pinpoint and avoid the most common mistakes HR and Business leaders make when pitching their ideas to decision makers
  • Craft persuasive messages that build a concrete business case and convey a strong ROI for your initiatives
  • Leverage strategies to counteract and overcome objections commonly presented by executive leaders, ensuring your ideas gain the traction they deserve

Major Subjects
  • Persuasion
  • Executive Buy-In
  • Communication
  • Leadership

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Faculty

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LeAnne Lagasse, SHRM-SCP

LeAnne Lagasse is an HR consultant and keynote speaker who helps leaders and organizations improve their employee engagement and listening strategies and develop their people managers. LeAnne is a SHRM-SCP, a Gallup-Certified CliftonStrengths© Coach, and also serves as Adjunct Faculty at Missouri State University where she teaches professional communication courses to MBA students. Prior to launching her consulting business, LeAnne was a faculty member and the Director of Public Speaking in the College of Media and Communication at Texas Tech University where she served for 14 years. Alongside her husband Ben, she is a proud mom to three children and two pet prairie dogs.


Dates

Tue, Jun 10, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 11:05 AM PDT
Tue, Jun 17, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 1:05 PM PDT
Thu, Jun 19, 2025 - 4:00 PM to 5:05 PM PDT
Fri, Jun 27, 2025 - 6:00 AM to 7:05 AM PDT
Mon, Jul 07, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 11:05 AM PDT
Thu, Jul 24, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 4:05 PM PDT
Mon, Aug 04, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 11:05 AM PDT
Thu, Aug 28, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 4:05 PM PDT
Tue, Sep 02, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 11:05 AM PDT
Thu, Sep 25, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 4:05 PM PDT
Mon, Oct 06, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 11:05 AM PDT
Thu, Oct 23, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 4:05 PM PDT
Mon, Nov 03, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 11:05 AM PST
Wed, Nov 26, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 4:05 PM PST
Mon, Dec 01, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 11:05 AM PST
Tue, Dec 23, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 4:05 PM PST
Mon, Jan 05, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 11:05 AM PST
Thu, Jan 22, 2026 - 3:00 PM to 4:05 PM PST
Mon, Feb 02, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 11:05 AM PST
Thu, Feb 26, 2026 - 3:00 PM to 4:05 PM PST
Mon, Mar 02, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 11:05 AM PST
Thu, Mar 26, 2026 - 3:00 PM to 4:05 PM PDT
Mon, Apr 06, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 11:05 AM PDT
Thu, Apr 23, 2026 - 3:00 PM to 4:05 PM PDT
Mon, May 04, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 11:05 AM PDT
Thu, May 28, 2026 - 3:00 PM to 4:05 PM PDT
Mon, Jun 01, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 11:05 AM PDT
Thu, Jun 25, 2026 - 3:00 PM to 4:05 PM PDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Prerequisites None
Advanced Preparation  None
Designed For HR and Business Leaders looking to grow in their ability to persuade and communicate with executive leaders and decision makers.
Original Recording Date 10/19/2023
Yellow Book No
Course Developer LeAnne Lagasse Coaching and Consulting
Date Added to Catalog 10/10/2023

Additional Information

Complaint Resolution Policy

Please contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199). 


Official Registry Statement

Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org


Instructional Delivery Method

Group Internet Based


Course Registration Requirements

Online Registration


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