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Course: Effective Communication: The Key to Success
Communication skills are vital to a supervisor's success. It's not just the ability to handle the technical aspects of a job, nor the willingness to work hard that counts, bu the ability to transmit information, ideas and enthusiasm to others. It's knowing how to listen, talk, and establish rapport with people-how to guide and motivate them to perform desired actions. When communication is effective you benefit by saving time, money and experiencing more productive relationships. Learn and apply concepts and techniques to improve your interpersonal communication skills with managers, employees, coworkers and customers. A variety of experiential activities provide hands-on skill building to help you become a proficient communicator right away.

Topics include:

  • Understanding the importance of communication skills in business
  • Defining communication styles and barriers
  • Communicating needs
  • Giving criticism, praise, and feedback
  • Listening skills
  • Dealing with interpersonal anger
  • Coaching and counseling
  • Improving meeting skills


Session: C2510027
Schedule: Every week on Monday, starting on 01/25/10 and ending on 03/08/10 (excluding 02/15/10)
Times: 05:30pm - 08:30pm
Price: $595.00

Instructor
Instructor: Franklin Rouse
Biography: Franklin Rouse, Ph.D./ has over 25 years experience in teaching, training, and consulting with businesses, government, industry organizations, and academic institutions. He has extensive experience and knowledge of overall organizational and individual effectiveness in such areas as leadership, communications, interpersonal relations, change management, implementing teams, teambuilding, facilitation, and continuous improvement. He has designed and implemented numerous workshops and in-house training programs. His approach is results-oriented with relevant day-to-day applications providing you with a solid base to apply your learning and skills. Dr. Rouse has a Master's Degree in Management and a Doctorate in Public Administration.

Facility
Name: Wilson Hall Room 209
Address: John Wright Drive, UAHuntsville Campus
City: Huntsville
State: AL
Zip: 35899