Effective Communication

Enhance communication effectiveness

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The effective communication course is designed to provide essential knowledge and techniques required by managers in any place of work in both public and private sector. The one day course enables the delegates to handle the difficult conversation in a workplace situation and build rapport with your coworkers. The course introduces delegates to the rules of communication, how to develop an effective presentation, strengthen their own skills at persuasion and the importance of nonverbal communication. The delegates will gain an understanding of key communication skills and importance of creating minutes of the meeting required for successful business interactions. The course helps you to enhance your human relation skills required in today’s tough business environment and handle fast-changing workplace conditions.

  • Communicate effectively in a multicultural environment

  • Maintain effective relationships with coworkers and clients

  • Enhanced skills to boost productivity and quality of relationships

  • Develop strong relationships through powerful communication

  • Courses delivered by experienced instructors

WHAT'S INCLUDED ?

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Key Learning Points

Clear and concise objectives to guide delegates through the course.

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Tutor Support

A dedicated tutor will be at your disposal throughout the training to guide you through any issues.

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Courseware

Courseware will also be provided to the delegates so that they can revise the course after the training.

PREREQUISITES

There are no pre-requirements for attending the effective communication course.  

TARGET AUDIENCE

  • The course is designed for anyone who wants to improve their communication skills.
  • Existing junior managers who want to move into the managerial level.
  • Individuals who want to develop communication skills required for advancement within any business or organisation.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

  • Learn how to explore different methods of communication
  • Plan a communication strategy and message
  • Techniques to identify and develop methods to break down the barriers to effective communications
  • Discover foundation tools for setting the stage for successful communications
  • Define goals for specific communications and choose the most effective methods of delivery

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Communication is considered as an essential skill for conducting business. If you want to develop strong communication skills in the organisation, look at the successful business people around you. The way they are confident in their work engage in all aspects of their work and encourage others to succeed; these traits will definitely make you more effective in boosting your engagement levels. The effective communication training program helps you to create an open environment for communication and improve your emotional intelligence to deal with difficult situations.


PROGRAM CONTENT

An Introduction to Communication

  • Describe the concept of communication
  • Functions of communication
    • The Instructive function
    • The Influence and Persuasion
    • The Informal function
    • The Integrative function
  • Understand the communication process

Organisational Communication

  • Types of communications
    • Formal communications
    • Informal communications
  • Types of Organisational communications
    • Upward communication
    • Downward communication
    • Interactive communication
    • Lateral communication

Verbal Communication

  • What is verbal communication?
  • Where it takes place?
  • Explain the advantages and disadvantages of verbal communication

Non Verbal communication

  • What is non-verbal communication?
  • Where it takes place?
  • Describe the advantages and disadvantages of non-verbal communication
  • Types of non-verbal communication
    • Intentional nonverbal communication
    • Unintentional nonverbal communication
  • Form of non- verbal communication
    • Facial Expressions
    • Haptics
    • Eye Contact
    • Personal Space
    • Posture
    • Gestures

Communication Styles

  • Definition
  • Beliefs
  • General
  • Implications for others
  • Posture
  • Verbal Styles
  • Potential Consequences

Feedback in communication

  • Elaborate feedback
  • Characteristics of feedback
    • Specificity
    • Timeliness
    • Clarity
    • Description
    • Validity
    • Intention
    • Usefulness
    • Readiness
  • Value of feedback
  • Guidelines for giving feedback
  • Guidelines for receiving feedback

Listening in Communication

  • Benefits of listening
  • Types of listening
    • Critical listening
    • Discriminative listening
    • Biased listening
    • Evaluative listening
    • Comprehension listening
    • Appreciative listening
    • Relationship listening
    • Empathetic listening
    • Therapeutic listening
    • Sympathetic listening
    • Dialogic listening
  • Type of faulty listening
    • Pseudo-listening
    • Self-centered listening
    • Fill-in listening
    • Reconstruction listening
    • Insulated listening
    • Selective listening
    • Defensive listening
  • Explain Bad listening habits

Assertive Communication

  • Positive words and Phrases
  • Quotes from assertive people

Persuasion Skills

  • Process of Persuasion
    • Find Common Ground
    • Establish Credibility
    • Provide Vivid Evidence
    • Connect Emotionally
  • Tips for effective influence
  • Describe an effective persuader

Presentational Skills

  • Introduction to presentation
  • Importance of presentation
  • Presentation formats
    • An outline for presentations
    • Introduction
    • Body
    • Conclusion
  • Packaging
  • A checklist for presentation
  • Making the presentation delivery
  • Presentation Skills
  • Movement
  • Eye contact
  • Posture
  • Gestures
  • Facial Animation
  • Pause and pace
  • Voice
  • Dos and Don’ts of Presentation

Barriers to effective communication

  • Filtering
  • Selective Perception
  • Defensiveness
  • Language
  • Barriers to communication
    • Technical
    • Human/personal
    • Semantic
  • Removal of communication barriers

Effective Communication

  • Introduction to Effective communication
    • Characteristics of communication
    • Completeness
    • Conciseness
    • Empathy
    • Clarity of purpose
    • Feedback
    • Modify message according to audience
    • Multiple channels of communication
    • Make effective use of informal communication
  • 7 C’s and 4 S’s of Communication
  • 7 C’s
    • Credibility
    • Correctness
    • Conciseness
    • Completeness
    • Consistency
    • Concreteness
    • Clarity
  • 4 S’s
    • Strength
    • Simplicity
    • Shortness
    • Sincerity
    • Conditions for effective communication

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ABOUT Bournemouth

Bournemouth is a large coastal resort town lies on the southern coast of England with a population of around 183,491 according to 2011 census. The city is located 94 miles southwest of London. The city has the largest settlement in Dorset and forms the conurbation of South East Dorset with the total population of around 465,000. The city was also referred as deserted heathland and it was occasionally visited by gangs of smugglers and fishermen. The city became popular in 1870 and economy boomed with the establishment of the railway. The city has been part of Ceremonial County and governed by unitary authority.

The city is famous for its beautiful beaches and buzzing nightlife attracting more than five million visitors every year. The city is also known for its Victorian architecture and 62 m spire of St Peter’s Church, Grade 1 listed church in the borough. CCTV cameras were introduced in the city and used for public street based surveillance and it became the first town in the United Kingdom to use CCTV cameras. The city serves as a major tourist and regional centre for entertainment and recreation and has a popular nightlife destination with UK visitors.

History

The area spread around the mouth of the River Bourne was part of Hundred of Holdenhurst including settlements of Muscliff, Ilford, North Ashley and Tuckton, later on, integrated into the Manor of Christchurch. Some ancient settlements were found along the River Stour in late 19th and early 20th century including Iron Age and Bronze Age. In 1932, 5500 years old skull was also found in Longham. Before the 18th century, only fishers and turf cutters were regular visitors and there was no evidence of human settlement at the mouth of the Bourne River.

The city had 70% of the common land before Christchurch Inclosures Act 1802, after that 5000 acres of land transferred to the private owners. These early attempts were made for the development of the town as a healthy town. The city was developed into a small community and spread around the area includes the tree-lined walk to the beach and pines. The Railways came into the city in 1870 and city faced the next phase of development with increasing population. It also became a favourite destination for visiting artists and writers. In 1900, the city became a municipal borough and then became a county borough. During the fortification against invasion in Second World War, the seafront of the city faced a great damage but luckily the town escaped form heavy bombing.  

Economy

The economy of the city is primarily dependent on the public and financial service sector, provide employment to 95% of the workforce. The city is lacking behind in communications and transport compared to other cities of the country. The city is home to notable employers including Tata Consultancy Services, JPMorgan, RIAS insurance and Liverpool Victoria. The city is predominantly dependent on its manufacturing industry on neighbouring town Poole. Tourism plays a crucial role in the development of the city and contributes to the local economy. The seafront of the city is considered as one of the biggest attractions of the United Kingdom and became a popular destination for stag and hen parties. The city provides a broad range of night-time activities as well as maintaining the safety of both visitors and residents.

Education

The local education authority was formed in 1903 and it was again established with the reorganization of local government in 1974. The city lost the status of County Borough and became a unitary authority. The city follows a two-tier comprehensive education system with presence of a number of primary and secondary schools in the borough. The city is home to Bournemouth University and Arts University for higher education.

Essential Communication Skills

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