Course Overview
Good communication skills are vital for conveying information to people clearly and succinctly and in a way that they can understand. Communication is a two way process and good communication is about being a good listener as well as a good speaker. You need to be empathic, so that you can understand how others will interpret your words and behaviour.

Course objectives:
Introduction to Communication Skills
- What are the issues faced?
 
Recognise why communication builds better relationships
- Understanding the other person’s point of view
 - Effective Communication
 - Communication Cycle
 
Communication Filters
- Mehrabian’s communication model
 - Non-verbal communication
 - Body Language
 
Understanding different personalities and how they communicate
- Personality Profiling
 
Identifying your own and other people’s communication styles
- Understanding different communication styles
 - Listening vs Asserting
 
Understanding other people’s perceptions
- Identity vs Reputation
 - Perceptual Positions
 
How Learning and thinking styles affect communication
- VAC Learning styles
 - Global & Analytical Thinking Styles
 
Presenting a positive image when communicating
- Self-esteem and confidence
 - Effective speaking
 - Personal appearance
 
Putting it all into Practice
- Putting together a personal action plan
 
This training can be tailored
Communication Skills Duration 1 Day
Course Overview
Good communication skills are vital for conveying information to people clearly and succinctly and in a way that they can understand. Communication is a two way process and good communication is about being a good listener as well as a good speaker. You need to be empathic, so that you can understand how others will interpret your words and behaviour.

Course objectives:
Introduction to Communication Skills
- What are the issues faced?
 
Recognise why communication builds better relationships
- Understanding the other person’s point of view
 - Effective Communication
 - Communication Cycle
 
Communication Filters
- Mehrabian’s communication model
 - Non-verbal communication
 - Body Language
 
Understanding different personalities and how they communicate
- Personality Profiling
 
Identifying your own and other people’s communication styles
- Understanding different communication styles
 - Listening vs Asserting
 
Understanding other people’s perceptions
- Identity vs Reputation
 - Perceptual Positions
 
How Learning and thinking styles affect communication
- VAC Learning styles
 - Global & Analytical Thinking Styles
 
Presenting a positive image when communicating
- Self-esteem and confidence
 - Effective speaking
 - Personal appearance
 
Putting it all into Practice
- Putting together a personal action plan
 
This training can be tailored



