Workshop Objectives

Research has consistently demonstrated that when clear goals are associated with learning, it occurs more easily and rapidly. With that in mind, let’s review our goals for today. At the end of this workshop, you should be able to:

  • Understand what communication is

  • Identify ways that communication can happen

  • Identify barriers to communication and how to overcome them

  • Develop their non-verbal and paraverbal 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

Course curriculum

    1. Pre-Assessment

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    2. Getting Started

    3. Workshop Objectives

    1. The Big Picture

    2. What is Communication?

    3. How Do We Communicate?

    4. Other Factors in Communication

    5. Case Study

    6. Module Two: Review Questions

    1. Understanding Communication Barriers

    2. An Overview of Common Barriers

    3. Language Barriers

    4. Cultural Barriers

    5. Differences in Time and Place

    6. Case Study

    7. Module Three: Review Questions

    1. Paraverbal Communication Skills

    2. The Power of Pitch

    3. The Truth about Tone

    4. The Strength of Speed

    5. Case Study

    6. Module Four: Review Questions

    1. Non-Verbal Communication

    2. Understanding the Mehrabian Study

    3. All About Body Language

    4. Interpreting Gestures

    5. Case Study

    6. Module Five: Review Questions

    1. Speaking Like a STAR

    2. S = Situation

    3. T = Task

    4. A = Action

    5. R = Result

    6. Summary

    7. Case Study

    8. Module Six: Review Questions

About this course

  • $25.00
  • 68 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

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