Foundational Business Communication Skills
Professional Development Training Course
Enhance your skills with the Foundational Business Communication Skills course. Learn techniques to simplify complex messages and delivery. This course provides participants with practical techniques to improve both written and verbal communication, which are crucial when working within matrixed organizations, collaborating with distributed teams, or engaging in virtual environments.
You will focus on simplifying complex messages, tailoring content to your audience, and optimizing the delivery of your communications. By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the foundational skills necessary to effectively convey your ideas and messages, making you a more efficient and effective communicator in any business setting. This will significantly enhance your ability to navigate different professional environments and improve your overall communication competence.
Standard Delivery & Schedule
The standard course, as outlined below, is delivered on-site in one full day or virtually in two 3.5-hour sessions. Please explore our ALFSM as seen above to learn more about our customization options.
Course Modules & Learning Objectives
Communication Best Practices
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Understand key communication elements to craft coherent and effective messages
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Adapt communication styles to connect and engage with your audience
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Apply the 7 C’s to ensure clarity, coherence, and courtesy
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Master verbal and non-verbal skills for persuasive and accurate messaging
Optimizing your Delivery
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Understand your audience to tailor messages for clarity and impact
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Explore delivery modalities to choose effective communication methods
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Master body language to enhance non-verbal communication and interpretation
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Project a positive image to boost credibility and lasting impressions
Simplifying Written and Verbal Communications
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Follow 5 planning steps to compose well-structured, impactful messages
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Craft strong beginnings and endings to make messages memorable
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Target your message to the right audience for effectiveness
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Edit for concision to sharpen clarity and directness
Communicating to Build Relationships
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Build rapport to foster trust and cooperation in professional relationships
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Practice active listening to fully understand and engage with your audience
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Create a balanced communication dynamic by practicing reciprocity
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Express appreciation to acknowledge contributions and strengthen connections
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for managers and individual contributors looking to elevate their business communication skills. Participants will benefit greatly if they aim to be more effective in matrixed, virtual, or team environments, enhancing their ability to interact efficiently both internally and externally.
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