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Topic : Control vs Influence
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Created by : Gururaj Nigale, Manager, Strategic Outsourcing Pvt. Ltd  | 06 24 2010 12:07:54 +0000
Industry : Management & Strategy ConsultingFunctional Area : Outsourcing(Operations)
Activity:  337 views;  last activity : 07 31 2010 12:03:02 +0000

Many managers believe that it is their responsibility to exert as much control as possible over their employees to create the desired results.  In reality, is it truly possible to control another person?  As we look at the things in life that we can control and the things that we cannot control, people typically come to the conclusion that the only thing that they can truly control is themselves. 

If a person is only capable of controlling their own behavior, how can they create results through their employees?  The answer is through influence.  Influence is the middle gound between control and can’t control.  Influence is the area that is affected by a person’s actions but is not 100% under their control.

While you may not be able to control what an employee does, you may be able to influence their behavior through training, education, and the use of positive and negative consequences among other techniques.  To the extent that the other person understands and agrees with what you want them to do, you can influence them to enact certain behaviors.  You can influence others to satisfy your own needs by giving them the opportunity to satisfy their needs.

 
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When was the last time you checked your Influence: http://influenceproject.fastcompany.com/v/atff Try it - increase your Influence by checking out mine...
By John Evans, Expert, Professional Networking  | 07 31 2010 10:17:11 +0000
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Dear John,

Your link proves to be on the side of influence Viz i clicked on the link you mentioned. So Now can you think you controlled me or you influenced me .

Regards

Gururaj

 


By Gururaj Nigale, Manager, Strategic Outsourcing Pvt. Ltd  | 07 31 2010 12:03:02 +0000
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Its True as the next generation people cant be controlled. Only we can influence them.


By Gururaj Nigale, Manager, Strategic Outsourcing Pvt. Ltd  | 06 24 2010 12:07:54 +0000
 
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