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Communication Strategies

1 Day, 9:00-4:00, 6 Hours

Course Overview

For the better part of every day, we are communicating to and with others. Whether it’s the speech you deliver in the boardroom, the level of attention you give your spouse when they are talking to you, or the look you give the cat, it all means something.

The Communication Strategies workshop will help participants understand the different methods of communication and how to make the most of each of them. These strategies will provide a great benefit for any organization and its employees. They will trickle down throughout the organization and positively impact everyone involved.

Course Outline

Module One: Getting Started

  • Icebreaker
  • Housekeeping Items
  • The Parking Lot
  • Workshop Objectives

Module Two: The Big Picture

  • What is Communication?
  • How Do We Communicate?
  • Other Factors in Communication

Module Three: Understanding Communication Barriers

  • An Overview of Common Barriers
  • Language Barriers
  • Cultural Barriers
  • Differences in Time and Place

Module Four: Paraverbal Communication Skills

  • The Power of Pitch
  • The Truth about Tone
  • The Strength of Speed

Module Five: Non-Verbal Communication

  • Understanding the Mehrabian Study
  • All About Body Language
  • Interpreting Gestures

Module Six: Speaking Like a STAR

  • S = Situation
  • T = Task
  • A = Action
  • R = Result
  • Summary

Module Seven: Listening Skills

  • Seven Ways to Listen Better Today
  • Understanding Active Listening
  • Sending Good Signals to Others

Module Eight: Asking Good Questions

  • Open Questions
  • Closed Questions
  • Probing Questions

Module Nine: Appreciative Inquiry

  • The Purpose of AI
  • The Four Stages
  • Examples and Case Studies

Module Ten: Mastering the Art of Conversation

  • Level One: Discussing General Topics
  • Level Two: Sharing Ideas and Perspectives
  • Level Three: Sharing Personal Experiences
  • Our Top Networking Tips

Module Eleven: Advanced Communication Skills

  • Understanding Precipitating Factors
  • Establishing Common Ground
  • Using "I" Messages

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

  • Words from the Wise

Cost and Delivery Format Options

We offer the above listed class as a private group class in the following delivery formats:

Private Group Class: Live Virtual
1-6 students $1650
7-12 students $2800
13-18 students $3500
Private Group Class: At Your Location
1-6 students $1900
7-12 students $3050
13-18 students $3750

Private Group Training

Private group classes are cost effective when you have a group of students who need the same course. Volume discounts of 5% to 20% are available when five or more training days are scheduled. For classes conducted at your location, you are responsible for the classroom setup which should include:

  • A computer for each student (with the appropriate software installed), and
  • An instructor workstation connected to a visual display (e.g., projector, smartboard, etc.).

Customization

Softek can easily customize a training course that covers the specific topics you require and integrate examples relevant to your work environment. Course customization is billed at $150 per hour and covers time needed to meet, discuss, prepare, and incorporate any specific examples into the training program. Once we have a better idea of what you have in mind, we will be glad to provide a specific price quote for the customization.

Why Choose Softek?

  • Live, virtual or in-person training
  • Instructors with 15+ years of experience
  • Detailed training guide
  • Certificate of completion
  • Money-back guarantee