What you will be able to do
- A map of who really shapes the decision, and how
- A view of the interests behind each stated position
- A plan for who to see, in what order, before the meeting
- A simple test for whether your approach is fair play
What we cover
| Topic | What you do |
|---|---|
| Reading the informal landscape | Spot who matters, who has access and the unwritten rules. |
| Interests and dependencies | Look past positions to the needs, incentives and limits. |
| Allies and the path to a decision | Build support step by step, and bring objections out early. |
| Navigating with integrity | Advocate openly and check you serve the whole organisation. |
Who it is for
Managers, project and programme leads, product people, specialists, and anyone who needs several groups to back a decision. Some experience of working with senior stakeholders helps.
How the course runs
- One session of 3 live hours
- In person or live online
How it counts toward an ICA professional certification
Navigating Competing Interests counts toward 3 professional certifications. An ICA professional certification is 1 core certification plus at least 2 of the specialized certifications listed for it, in any order. The same specialized certification can count toward more than one professional certification.
A suggested pathway
One way to earn the ICA Collaboration Professional Certification: the core certification plus two specialized certifications, including this one.
Collaboration
Navigating Competing Interests
Large Group FacilitationHow you earn your certification
- Attend every session in full and take an active part in every practice activity. Attendance is mandatory.
- Within 24 hours after class, Agile Visa registers the class and your details with ICA.
- ICA emails you to set up or open your ICA profile.
- Complete ICA's short post-class survey.
- ICA issues your verified Navigating Competing Interests certification badge.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the ICA Navigating Competing Interests certification?
Navigating Competing Interests (IC-NACI) is a specialized certification from ICA, the International Certification Alliance (formerly ICAgile). Read how decisions really get made, see what each side needs, build support early, and stay honest while you do it.
How long is the Navigating Competing Interests course?
One session of 3 live hours, in person or live online.
Does Navigating Competing Interests count toward an ICA professional certification?
Yes. It counts toward the ICA Collaboration Professional Certification, ICA Conflict Navigation Professional Certification and ICA Power & Responsibility Professional Certification. Each ICA professional certification is 1 core certification plus at least 2 specialized certifications, in any order.
How do I earn the Navigating Competing Interests certification?
Attend the whole session and take an active part in every practice activity. Within 24 hours, Agile Visa registers the class with ICA. ICA emails you to open your ICA profile, you complete ICA's short survey, and ICA issues your verified Navigating Competing Interests certification badge.
Can my team take Navigating Competing Interests together?
Yes. Ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online, and tell us how many people and where they are.
Interested in Navigating Competing Interests?
Register your interest and we will contact you about dates, or ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online.
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