July Virtual: Six Influencing Styles & How QA Can Use Them

"The Five Influencing Styles (or is it really six?) in Organizations—and How QA Can Leverage Them"

In this episode, we explore how Quality Assurance professionals can navigate organizational dysfunction using five key influencing styles: Rationalizing, Asserting, Negotiating, Inspiring, and Bridging.

Whether you’re dealing with communication breakdowns, resistance to change, or siloed teams, this conversation offers practical insights to help QA leaders drive meaningful impact.

✅ Learn when to use each style
✅ Discover how to lead change through influence—not just authority
✅ Find out why “being the change” is your strongest strategy
12-12 05 Intros
12 05 - 12 55 Presentation & Discussion
12 55 - 1 00 Closing

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