COMMUNICATION UNPLUGGED
 
Communication in the classroom is critical to learning. Each student and faculty member brings different communication strengths and weaknesses. Learn to adapt to each and foster effective communication to enable learners.

Can be delivered to fit your needs. A 2-day workshop, bootcamp, 2 hour webinar or a customized version. Let us help you determine the best fit for your situation.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Individuals attending this session are involved in one or more of the following areas:

  • Faculty members who are interested in helping their students’ understanding of the material.

  • Faculty assigned to manage technical staff or a combination of technical and non-technical staff

  • Anyone who interacts with students, technical staff, management or vendors and wants to improve the interpersonal skills necessary to communicate their knowledge to those around them.

 

WHAT THE SESSION PROVIDES

Participants will learn why communication challenges often exist between technical and non-technical individuals and how they can adapt their behavioral styles to improve interactions with one another to gain efficiencies and results.  The session provides the opportunity for a participant to learn about oneself, others and the importance of communication and interpersonal relationships in achieving results and advancing their career.

WHAT PARTICIPANTS LEARN
After attending this session, the participants will:

  • Identify the importance of communication and interpersonal skills in today’s workplace

  • Understand their personal motivators and behavioral style and how others may perceive them

  • Identify barriers that get in the way of optimal communication and strategies for overcoming them

  • Develop an action plan for improving relationships with others who are crucial to them in achieving results

  • Influence and build relationships within and across organizations

 

 

 

 
OUTLINE
 Unit 1: OVERVIEW

  • Understanding the problem: Why don’t we play well together?

  • Our ‘worlds’ are different

  • Why should we care? The impact on our ability to get results and to get along with others

Unit 2: UNDERSTANDING WHY THE DIFFERENCES EXIST BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS

  • Understanding oneself and others:  Individual motivators and behavioral styles

  • Blending styles

  • Reading others and adapting personal style

Unit 3: IDENTIFYING THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVED COMMUNICATIONS

  • Focus on the goal

  • Know your customer

  • Shared expectations

  • Adapting for success

 

Unit 4: PLANNING FOR OPTIMAL COMMUNICATIONS

  • Map key relationships

  • Develop a plan and plan for obstacles

  • More tools