Communication Strategies

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 or dog, it all means something.

The Communication Strategies course will help you to 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 Curriculum

  • Introduction
    • Course Objectives ..
  • Module 1
    • The Big Picture ..
    • What is Communication? ..
    • How Do We Communicate? ..
    • Other Factors in Communication ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 2
    • Understanding Communication Barriers ..
    • An Overview of Common Barriers ..
    • Language Barriers ..
    • Cultural Barriers ..
    • Differences in Time and Place ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 3
    • Paraverbal Communication Skills ..
    • The Power of Pitch ..
    • The Truth About Tone ..
    • The Strength of Speed ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 4
    • Non-Verbal Communication ..
    • Understanding the Mehrabian Study ..
    • All About Body Language ..
    • Interpreting Gestures ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 5
    • Speaking Like a Star ..
    • S= Situation ..
    • T = Task ..
    • A = Action ..
    • R = Result ..
    • Summary ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 6
    • Listening Skills ..
    • Seven Ways to Listen Better Today ..
    • Understanding Active Listening ..
    • Sending Good Signals to Others ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 7
    • Asking Good Questions ..
    • Open Questions ..
    • Closed Questions ..
    • Probing Questions ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 8
    • Appreciative Inquiry ..
    • The Purpose of AI ..
    • The Four Stages ..
    • Examples and Case Studies ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 9
    • 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 ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 10
    • Advanced Communication Skills ..
    • Understanding Precipitating Factors ..
    • Establishing Common Ground ..
    • Using “I” Messages ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Assessment
    • Post-Test ..