Course overview
The success of an organization hinges on the team members' capacity to engage in communication through various means and channels. Our interactions with others play a pivotal role in shaping perceptions, making each interaction an opportunity to fulfill a planned purpose. Effective communication stands out as a potent skill for accomplishing objectives, whether at a personal or organizational level. This training program is designed to equip you with the necessary skills to focus on your purpose, understand your audience, and craft a clear message for optimal impact and outcomes. Creating an atmosphere conducive to open discussion and continual dialogue is paramount for achieving success in communication
Training methodology
This course utilizes self-analysis questionnaires to enable participants to discover and apply their preferred communication methods with others. Furthermore, the use of case studies, round table discussions, and role plays ensures that the course content is comprehensible and readily applicable
Target competencies
- Verbal and non-verbal communication
- Influencing others
- Assertiveness
- Active listening
- Building rapport
- Networking and providing feedback
- Conflict management
Course objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Apply effective communication skills
- Demonstrate cross-cultural communication abilities
- Utilize techniques for active and empathic listening
- Manage interpersonal conflicts
- Handle feedback and criticism constructively
Course outline
Effective Communication
- Overview of communication
- Levels and definitions of communication
- Functions of communication
- Four principles of interpersonal communication
- Elements of the communication process
- Aspects of communication delivery
- Non-verbal communication
- Building rapport
- Areas of potential miscommunication
- Barriers to effective communication
- Strategies for overcoming communication barriers
- Communication funnel
Cross-Cultural Communication
- Enhancing cross-cultural communication: guidelines
- 'DiSC' personal development profile
- Phases of team development
- The art of persuasion
- Expanding your sphere of influence
- Communication in multicultural teams
- Phases of team growth
- Universal laws of persuasion: process
Active Listening
- Hearing vs. Listening
- Active vs. Passive Listening
- Strategies to Enhance Active Listening Skills
- Three Aspects of Active Listening
- Inventory of Active Listening Skills
- Utilizing Various Questioning Techniques
- Closed and Open Questions
- Probing Questions
- Cautions with Leading Questions
Communication Behavior and Conflict Management
- Assertive, Passive, and Aggressive Behaviors
- Verbal and Non-verbal Components of Communication Behaviors
- Conflict Management
- Types and Sources of Conflicts
- Styles of Conflict Management
- Essential Conflict Management Skills
- Learning to Say 'No'
- Guidelines for Assertive Communication and Setting Boundaries
Constructive Feedback and Criticism
- The Importance of Feedback
- Contrasting Positive and Negative Feedback
- Providing Constructive Criticism
- Receiving and Handling Criticism