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Advanced Interpersonal Communication

(Upcoming Dates)

Days of Training (Classroom Learning)


1

 

Overview


In this course, students will learn how to develop effective communications skills that build positive interactions with others.

 

Pre-requisite(s)


There are no prerequisites listed for this course.

 

Lessons



Lesson 1



Communication styles and methods

Communication styles
Identifying primary communication styles
Identifying secondary communication styles
Verbal and nonverbal communication
Using verbal communication
Using nonverbal methods


Lesson 2



First impression and building rapport

The importance of first impressions
Identifying elements of a first impression
Communicating to build rapport
Building rapport
Establishing credibility
Building positive relationships
Asking questions


Lesson 3



Building relationships through feedback

The importance of providing feedback
Using paraphrasing
Providing feedback
Providing positive feedback
Providing constructive feedback


Lesson 4



Supervisors

Understanding supervisor styles
Handling ineffective supervisors
Promoting an idea
Handling human resource issues
Negotiating a raise
Handling resignation


Lesson 5



Colleagues and subordinates

Communicating with colleagues
Responding to a colleague’s idea
Communicating with subordinates
Refusing a subordinate’s request
Handling dismissal


Lesson 6



Customers and vendors

Communicating with customers
Responding to complaints
Communicating with vendors
Rejecting a vendor’s proposal
Complaining to a vendor


Lesson 7



Organizational culture

Understanding organizational cultures
Adjusting to the culture
Discussing elements of organizational culture
Identifying organizational culture
Cultural networks
Using cultural networks
Discussing roles in cultural networks
Managing physical culture
Arranging meeting space
Managing emotional culture
Using positive language
Encouraging initiative