Influence Challenge | Simulation for Rising Leaders

Cross-Functional Decision Making

Influence ChallengeWithin any organization, conflicting interests may make it difficult to achieve organizational goals. Skilled leaders know how to build the relationships and coalitions required to find common ground and move forward key initiatives.

Learning ObjectivesInfluence Challenge provides a space to practice influence strategies that build support in the face of competing interests. The simulated environment meets learners where they are and helps them assess and refine their influence skills.

Explore stakeholder interests, power dynamics, and motivations to design effective influence strategies
Create shared interests among disconnected or conflicting stakeholders to build organizational alignment
Apply influence tactics and effective reciprocity to advance ideas without relying on formal authority
Adapt communication approach to navigate resistance and influence outcomes across diverse stakeholders

The power of practiceWhy do leaders from the world’s most admired brands choose us to level up their top talent? They value our unmatched curriculum & methodology.

Live simulations

In immersive, team-based experiences, leaders work to reconcile competing goals, find common ground, and influence decisions that move the organization forward.

Expert faculty

Abilitie’s expert faculty brings real-world leadership experience and helps learners make sense of successes and challenges in the simulation and cases. They introduce new ideas and tools to put into practice in the program and on-the-job.

Flexible format

Our programs range from 2-hour live sessions centered on our Case Challenges to multi-week learning journeys. We deliver face-to-face and virtual experiences.

Partnering to grow tomorrow’s leadersAbilitie's global partners have won industry awards for the quality of our shared programs and their positive impact on business outcomes.

Goodwin Procter LLP enhanced its lawyers negotiation skills, which are essential for their dual client and internal negotiation roles, by incorporating Abilitie’s Influence Challenge.

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“Getting a group of roughly 40 midlevel associates to close their laptops, put their phone on silent, and be fully immersed in a half-day simulation on negotiation skills is no easy task, however, partnering with the Abilitie team and utilizing their Influence Challenge helped us do just that. Using both role play and AI, the Influence Challenge allowed associates to practice negotiating in a controlled environment, all while maintaining high levels of engagement and fun. The immediate feedback from associates was overwhelmingly positive and we look forward to utilizing the Influence Challenge again!”

Afua Akoto

Attorney, Goodwin Procter LLC

Greetings from Grassagreena!Influence Challenge is a hands-on business simulation set in the picturesque town of Grassagreena. Guided by our expert faculty, each learner assumes the prestigious role of City Council Member and represents key constituencies, guiding the town's growth and inspiring trust among their peers. High-stakes negotiations with peers and powerful AI conversations allow participants to practice critical influence behaviors and communication skills, altering approaches to see the impact of their choices.