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Influencing Through Effective Communication - SYNCHRONOUS

To be successful in busy cross-functional organizations, you need to be skillful in the way you work, influence and communicate with others. Individual and team success often depends on the ability of people to communicate confidently and competently whether dealing with others within or outside their organization, remotely or in person. This practical and engaging one-day workshop will provide strategies and skills that anyone with limited authority can use to communicate with people at all levels. You will learn and practice proven methods for communicating to get commitment and to foster collaboration. By walking through a number of scenarios and real-life cases, you will learn how to effectively move your ideas into action.
Facilitator: Gita Badiyan
For more information about this course please contact Professional and Continuing Studies

The synchronous course is highly interactive enabling you to practice new skills in virtual breakout rooms, receive constructive feedback and to create personalized action plans you can implement immediately after the program.

Learning Outcomes: 

  • Identify basic elements of communication
  • Assess your style of communication
  • Apply influence strategies to gain commitment and foster collaboration
  • Explore how your style influences and impacts you and your team
  • Develop the trust and credibility you need to influence decisions
  • Explore how to craft your conversations for maximum impact
  • Enhance your skills for resolving tough issues
  • Practice a real-life conversation and receive feedback
  • Develop an action plan for influencing and communicating with impact