How to Woo - Chris Compston
Success rarely depends on your ability to give orders. Instead, it relies on your ability to influence people that you have no direct power over. We often call this stakeholder management, but in reality, it is the art of the "Woo". An approachable, human way of winning people over to your side.
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Summary
Success rarely depends on your ability to give orders. Instead, it relies on your ability to influence people that you have no direct power over. We often call this stakeholder management, but in reality, it is the art of the "Woo". An approachable, human way of winning people over to your side.
Who is it for?
- Senior leadership / management
- Early-career / junior employees
- New starters / onboarding
Credentials
Previous clients
- Reward Gateway,
- Bumble,
- Farfetch,
- Sainsburys,
- Metro,
- Vakt,
- Allied Irish Bank,
- London Stock Exchange,
- Sky,
- UserZoom,
- Yotpo,
- Zoopla,
- Thoughtworks
Reviews
“Partnering with Chris has been transformative for us. His collaborative and pragmatic approach reassured us we were heading in the right direction, even amidst rapid change. Without his guidance, the Product Ops function would not have been as impactful as we’d hoped.”
– Kit Randhawa , Director of Product Ops
Awards
Over a decade of speaking; 50+ events across 12 countries.
Activity overview
In this workshop, we will explore why the hard sell often leads to friction and how you can shift from pushing requirements to pulling people toward a shared vision. Drawing on real-world successes and failures from Bumble, Farfetch, and Reward Gateway, we’ll look at how to navigate conflicting interests and complex personalities.
You will learn a practical approach to understanding yourself, the often hidden motivations of others, shaping the narrative around your ideas, and ultimately empowering others to feel they are making the right choice for themselves.
The goal isn't just to get a yes. It is to build a partnership where everyone feels they’ve won.
Agenda
Core Capabilities
Building Relationships
Gaining Trust
Influencing Others
Negotiation Skills
Locations available
UK
Length of session
Half day
Max capacity
20
Cost
