Learn how to influence without authority
June 23, 2026 •
If you’re an individual contributor who’s ready to take ownership of your career growth, leverage your knowledge and skills, and make an impact — without climbing the corporate ladder — an upcoming course from UCOP Learning and Development is perfect for you!
On July 17, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., join us for Influence Without Authority: Leadership as an Individual Contributor.
We’ll explore the leadership skills all “rockstars” need to become influential contributors in their unique roles: building trusting workplace relationships, managing up, carving out a niche area of expertise, and connecting the dots between their role and the organizational mission. You will:
- Gain insight into your unique position of influence within the organization
- Explore the leadership skills of relationship building, managing up, honing expertise, and aligning work to the organizational mission
- Identify one skill you want to strategically focus on for the next month
Register online here
Past attendee testimonials
- “This session was so relevant and helpful in thinking of ways to grow in an organization without having direct reports. Very insightful with practical tools.”
- “Every detail was speaking to me in terms of what I do and where I am in my career journey.”
- “This was the most useful session for this juncture in my career.”
- “This workshop was exactly what I needed to help me on my career journey.”
- “I appreciated the great practical tips, organized flow and call to action.”
- “I got tangible, actionable steps to apply to my career.”
Don’t have time for a live class? Try LinkedIn Learning.
UCOP’s membership in LinkedIn Learning, free to UCOP staff, makes it easy to take the reins on your career in the time that works for you. Check out the Leading Without Authority LinkedIn Learning Collection, personally curated by UC Learning and Development staff. Eight relevant video courses, ranging from 31 to 65 minutes long, address topics that are geared toward helping you envision and achieve the career you want. Learn more about your LinkedIn Learning membership.
For questions, contact ucopld@ucop.edu.
Tags: Influencing without authority, leadership development, professional development
