Course Overview
Communication is essential to every aspect of our lives. When we communicate effectively, we have a better chance of meeting our goals and building trusting relationships. Effective communication is not just about what you say but body language, tone, and cultural differences all play a part when communicating with others. This one-day course will teach you how to boost your communication skills and develop better communication methods.
At the end of this course, participants will be able to do the following:
- Understand what communication is
- Identify ways that communication can happen
- Identify barriers to communication and how to overcome them
- Develop their non-verbal ad preverbal communication skills
- Use the STAR method to speak on the spot
- Listen actively and effectively
- Ask good questions
- Use appreciative inquiry as a communication tool
- Adeptly converse and network with others
- Identify and mitigate precipitating factors
Schedule
Currently, there are no public classes scheduled. Please contact a Phoenix TS Training Consultant to discuss hosting a private class at 240-667-7757.
Duration
1 Day
Price
$895
Course Outline
Module 1: Getting Started
Workshop Objectives
- Pre-Assignment Review
Module 2: The Big Picture
- What is Communication?
- How Do We Communicate/
- Other Factors in Communication’
- Case Study
- Module Two: Review Questions
Module 3: Understanding Communication Barriers
- An Overview of Common Barriers
- Language Barriers
- Cultural Barriers
- Differences in Time and Place
- Case Study
- Module Three: Review Questions
Module 4: Paraverbal Communication Skills
- The Power of Pitch
- The Truth about Tone
- The Strength of Speed
- Case Study
- Module Four: Review Questions
Module 5: Non-Verbal Communication
- Understanding the Mehrabian Study
- All About Body Language
- Interpreting Gestures
- Case Study
- Module Five: Review Questions
Module 6: Speaking Like a Star
- S = Situation
- T = Task
- A = Action
- R = Result
- Summary
- Case Study
- Module Six: Review Questions
- Workshop Wrap Up