Building Influence and Skills for the Global Workplace

To thrive in today's global workplace, future professionals need more than technical skills. They must understand influence, organisational interdependence, and cultural adaptability to effectively navigate diverse work environments.

In this workshop, students will learn to:

• Build Influence in Business: Strategies for influencing peers and leaders, with an emphasis on effective communication and building credibility
• Understand Organisational Interdependence: The interconnected roles of departments including sales, marketing, finance, and HR, as well as the collaboration between global, regional, and local levels and how each part contributes to a cohesive strategy
• Develop a Global Mindset: An introduction to international work cultures, values, and priorities so that they can understand what it takes to work with global colleagues and be adaptable, as well as potentially consider opportunities beyond their home country

Spaces are limited for this session and non-Business School students are given priority. For any Business School students interested to register, please register here for the waiting list.

Spaces are limited for this session and undergraduate students are given priority. For any Postgraduate student interested to register, please register here for the waiting list.

Speaker(s)

Matthias Weiskopf
Coach/Mentor

With over 25 years of experience in senior roles with global brands, Matthias brings a practical, results-driven teaching approach grounded in real-world experience. His background in luxury automotive, particularly across diverse Asian markets, equips him to guide students through cultural and commercial complexities. Having worked with renowned brands like Porsche, Jaguar, Audi, and Ferrari, Matthias has honed expertise in sales excellence, marketing innovation, and digital transformation. His teaching emphasizes practical skills in luxury management, customer engagement, and brand storytelling—vital assets in today’s global market.

Through leading initiatives across more than 20 countries and managing teams of over 200, Matthias understands the importance of building influence, fostering adaptability, and collaborating effectively in international settings. As a German national and Singapore PR, Matthias offers a global perspective, prepared to help students develop a future-ready mindset. Currently, he serves as an Affiliate Faculty at SMU Academy and as a Guest Lecturer at EHL Business School and ESSEC Business School in Singapore.

Register by 17 March 2025