Interpersonal Communication (2020)
37mBeginner2020-12-11
Authors

Dorie Clark
Professor of Business Administration and Published Author
Course details
Communicating effectively isn't an innate talent that some people have and others don't—it's something that anyone can learn and practice. In this course, learn strategies that can help you hone and master your interpersonal communication skills. Join personal branding and career expert Dorie Clark as she shares techniques for getting your message across effectively in the workplace, and explains how to tackle potential communication challenges with your colleagues and supervisor. She also discusses how to grapple with tricky situations, taking you through how to handle interruptions, respond to critical feedback, and communicate across cultures.
Learning objectives
Determine the most appropriate form of communication in a business situation.
Identify instances in which one mode of communication is preferable to another mode.
Explain the process involved in interpreting nonverbal cues.
Define terminology relating to interpersonal communication.
Distinguish between various communication approaches with individuals from other cultures.
Describe the factors that underlie interruptions during business meetings.
Examine the most appropriate ways to accept criticism.
Learning objectives
Determine the most appropriate form of communication in a business situation.
Identify instances in which one mode of communication is preferable to another mode.
Explain the process involved in interpreting nonverbal cues.
Define terminology relating to interpersonal communication.
Distinguish between various communication approaches with individuals from other cultures.
Describe the factors that underlie interruptions during business meetings.
Examine the most appropriate ways to accept criticism.
Skills covered
CommunicationWell-Being and Self-CareProfessional DevelopmentLeadership and ManagementOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Interpersonal communication
- 02 - What you should know
1. Communicating with Your Colleagues
- 03 - How to make requests effectively
- 04 - When to use the phone or send an email
- 05 - How to interpret nonverbal cues
2. Communicating with Your Supervisor
- 06 - How to manage expectations
- 07 - Get the guidance you need
- 08 - Ask your boss the right questions
- 09 - Know when to listen and when to speak
3 . Communicating in Tricky Situations
- 10 - Communication and cultural differences
- 11 - How to handle an interruption
- 12 - How to respond to critical feedback
- 13 - How to communicate as an introvert
Conclusion
- 14 - Investing in communication skills
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