Course Outline
Basics of Effective Communication
1. Communication in a business context
- The impact of communication on team performance
- Barriers to effective communication
2. Communication styles
- Individual variations
- Adjusting style for the recipient
3. Message structure
- Message clarity
- Logical and consistent flow
- Business storytelling techniques
4. Active listening
- Listening strategies
- Questioning techniques
Communication in High-Stress Situations
1. Challenging discussions
- Conflict resolution
- Managing differing opinions
2. Feedback delivery
- Providing constructive feedback
- Receiving feedback effectively
3. Communicating under pressure
- Managing emotions in dialogue
- Preserving professionalism
4. Engaging various stakeholders
- Team members
- Management
- Clients
5. Wrap-up and key takeaways
Requirements
- Professional Context: Currently holding a position that involves regular engagement with stakeholders, clients, or cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge Level: A firm understanding of fundamental workplace etiquette and standard business reporting (Intermediate entry level).
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Core Competencies:
- Experience in facilitating or participating in professional meetings.
- Basic self-awareness regarding one’s own communication habits and potential challenges.
Audience
- Specialists.
- Team Leaders.
- Managers.
- Analysts working with stakeholders.
Testimonials (4)
Meeting efficiency is something that's fairly "basic", but not thought about a lot and with really large implications on people/company time. Understanding these best practices and keeping them top-of-mind will be of immediate help.
Dan Moffatt - Chris Courtemanche
Course - Personal Efficiency and Managing Meetings
Provided and explained very clearly a lot of foundational concepts, which fit well with the team's level of learning. The exercises were very engaging and I believe my team were comfortable and participated very well. Coordinating with the trainer as well was very seamless.
Christlan Tolentino - Canadian Blood Services
Course - Critical Thinking
I especially appreciated the instructor’s ability to give thorough, well-explained answers to questions specific to my personal situation.
HASAN TAHA URLU - Huber Turkiye
Course - Assertiveness
the exercises and the way the trainer was explaining