Course Description:

For the better part of every day, we are communicating to and with others. Whether it”s the speech you deliver in the boardroom, the level of attention you give your spouse when they are talking to you, or the look you give the cat, it all means something.

The Communication Strategies workshop will help participants understand the different methods of communication and how to make the most of each of them. These strategies will provide a great benefit for any organization and its employees. They will trickle down throughout the organization and positively impact everyone involved.

Course Topics:

Course Outline:

Module One: The Big Picture

 ●     What is Communication?

●     How Do We Communicate?

●     Other Factors in Communication

Module Two: Understanding Communication Barriers

 ●     An Overview of Common Barriers

●     Language Barriers

●     Cultural Barriers

●     Differences in Time and Place

Module Three: Paraverbal Communication Skills

 ●     The Power of Pitch

●     The Truth about Tone

●     The Strength of Speed

Module Four: Non-Verbal Communication

 ●     Understanding the Mehrabian Study

●     All About Body Language

●     Interpreting Gestures

Module Five: Speaking Like a STAR

 ●     S = Situation

●     T = Task

●     A = Action

●     R = Result

●     Summary

Module Six: Listening Skills

 ●     Seven Ways to Listen Better Today

●     Understanding Active Listening

●     Sending Good Signals to Others

Module Seven: Asking Good Questions

 ●     Open Questions

●     Closed Questions

●     Probing Questions

Module Eight: Appreciative Inquiry

 ●     The Purpose of AI

●     The Four Stages

●     Examples and Case Studies

Module Nine: Mastering the Art of Conversation

 ●     Level One: Discussing General Topics

●     Level Two: Sharing Ideas and Perspectives

●     Level Three: Sharing Personal Experiences

●     Our Top Networking Tips

Module Ten: Advanced Communication Skills

 ●     Understanding Precipitating Factors

●     Establishing Common Ground

●     Using “I” Messages

Module Eleven: Wrapping Up

 ●     Words from the Wise

Course Feature:

 This workshop will help teach participants how to:

●     Identify common communication problems that may be holding them back

●     Develop skills in asking questions

●     Identify what their non-verbal messages are telling others

●     Develop skills in listening actively and empathetically

●     Enhance their ability to handle difficult situations

●     Deal with situations assertively

Certification:

Once after the training you receive course completion certificate from Mangates

Who can Attend?

Anybody who is interested in learning Communication Strategy Skills.