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Communication and Professional Skills

Master verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to create relationships grounded in trust and cooperation.

Interpersonal Communication Skills

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Communicating…it is and has always been one of the most critical skills for managers. Anyone who masters the skill wields the power to get things done – and get noticed. This program will sharpen your listening and speaking skills, and teach you new verbal and non-verbal techniques. Learn how to use your strengths and minimize your weaknesses to improve working relationships. Develop interpersonal skills to build a climate of trust and cooperation.

Instructor Date and Time Location  
Patti Hathaway March 3, 2010, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Cleveland, OH Add to Cart

Topics

  • Communication and persuasion barriers
    • Jargon, vague terminology
    • Close-mindedness quiz
    • Fake attention, selective perception, information assumption
    • Thought/speech ratio
    • Lack of empathy
  • Avoiding gender fender benders
  • Influencing others through listening techniques
    • The EARS formula for improving listening skills
    • Neuro-linguistics programming strategy for connecting and influencing others
  • Handling negative feedback in a positive manner
  • The care and feeding of employees
    • How do I give feedback, praise, constructive criticism
  • Personal action plan

Learning Outcomes

As a result of attending this class, participants will:

  • Understand the critical importance of listening to others in order to overcome communication barriers in the workplace
  • Be able to discern the overall communication differences between men and women
  • Discover a non-verbal communication strategy to establish a conducive climate for interactions with others
  • Learn how to give positive and negative feedback to others

Who Should Attend

Anyone interested in improving their effectiveness in the workplace by becoming a more persuasive and effective communicator. Consider How to Communicate Like a Manager as a follow-up program.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites

Recommended Prior Knowledge

None

Continuing Education Credits

PMI Project Managers 6 PDU
SPHR Professionals 6 CEU
PHR Professionals 6 CEU
OHIO CPA 8 CPE

Costs

Individual Participants: $570 by credit card; $595 by check
Affiliate/Health Affiliate Partners: One class day per participant.