About the Workshop

Communication is the single most important key to success in the workplace. Like it or not, your career depends on how well you communicate. True leaders in any organization are the people who share a particular skill: the ability to communicate effectively. Experts agree that the movers and shakers in most organizations are the ones who can best relate to everyone. This presentation examines the multiple ways to communicate in today’s “more with less” culture. Successful leaders combine strong interpersonal skills with technical knowledge and an increased utilization of technology. We’ve never been more connected to the people around us and at the same time we’ve never been more disconnected. Our heavy dependence on texting, tweeting, Facebook, etc. can limit how much we truly engage with one another. Social media and networking can be quite useful in business and relationships, but there needs to be a balance. This course will explore better ways to communicate effectively in today’s fast-paced world.

Globalization, increased use of technology and the pressure to do more with less, do it faster, do it more efficiently and effectively can lead to major communication glitches. This course reminds today’s leaders and professionals how important concise communication can be. Professional communication can avoid costly mistakes. Participants in this seminar will explore their individual communication styles. Detailed verbal and non-verbal techniques will sharpen your message, making your meaning clearer and more concise.

Objectives:

• Identify your own communication style and assess its strengths and weaknesses
• Pinpoint communication problems and improve understanding of the communication process
• Sharpen your perception of non-verbal communication to understand the unspoken messages of others
• Explore methods for managing conflict in the workplace and shift from habitual reaction to action
• Analyze how personality types and leadership styles can increase effectiveness in collaboration and communication
• Analyze how personality types and leadership styles can increase effectiveness in collaboration and communication
• Develop better listening skills using proven methods that create results
• Eliminate embarrassing verbal and non-verbal mistakes that can damage your credibility
• Improve your ability to build constructive and productive relationships

 

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