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The org chart says they don't report to you. The work still needs to get done.

Programs that develop influence as a learnable, practiceable skill.

Influence without authority isn't a personality trait. It's a skill that can be developed through practice. We design programs where your people learn to build alignment without formal power.

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THE CHALLENGE

Why matrix organizations struggle

Your people know what needs to happen. They just can't make it happen:

Cross-functional projects that stall because nobody owns them
Stakeholders who don't engage until it's too late
Peer relationships that are polite but not productive
"Buy-in" meetings that generate agreement but no action

Influence isn't manipulation. It's the skill of understanding what others need and connecting it to what you need. It requires empathy, clarity, and practice - not just good intentions.

Our Solution

Influence skills built through practice, not theory

Influence without authority is the defining skill of modern organizations. But reading about it doesn't make you better at it. You get better through reps - actual attempts to persuade, actual resistance, actual adaptation.

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We design programs around realistic influence scenarios. Stakeholder simulations. Cross-functional negotiations. The moments where you need people to do things they're not required to do.

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Because influence is a performance skill. And performance skills require practice.

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The flight simulator for business skills

Ready-to-run scenario programs for teams

Ready-to-run programs for teams. Practice essential skills through realistic scenarios.

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What’s included

Stakeholder mapping and strategy frameworks
Live influence simulations with realistic resistance
Peer practice with structured feedback
Persuasion techniques grounded in behavioral science
Manager-specific modules for leading without authority

What changes

Cross-functional initiatives that actually move forward
Stakeholder engagement that happens early, not late
Peer relationships built on genuine understanding
Leaders who drive change without relying on hierarchy

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About Wavetable

We design learning experiences that actually change behavior.

Wavetable is an experiential education studio.
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We work with leading organizations to create immersive simulations and scenarios that help teams practice high-stakes situations before they face them in real life.

Our approach combines narrative design, learning science, and deep expertise in leadership development.

The org chart says they don't report to you. The work still needs to get done.

Why matrix organizations struggle

Influence skills built through practice, not theory

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What’s included

What changes

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What they say...

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We design learning experiences that actually change behavior.

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