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Course Outline
1. Introduction to Communication Issues
- the communication process and its stages
- the significance of verbal and non-verbal communication
- techniques and tools for effective communication.
- Direct communication vs. mediated communication: phone, email, chat
2. Principles of Effective Communication as a Core Element in Organizational Interactions
- self-analysis of one's own communication style
- errors in communication, their correction, and prevention
- communication barriers
- stages of building interpersonal contact
3. Conducting Effective Conversations
- shaping your own image as a sender and receiver of messages
- assertive responses to objections, criticism, and praise
- identifying and bypassing communication barriers, active listening as a tool for effective communication · identifying and dealing with factors that disrupt listening and understanding speech
- the art of asking questions
- psychological mechanisms and techniques for influencing others
4. Intercultural Aspects of Communication
- basics of proxemics – distance in communication
- formulating messages in intercultural interactions
- self-expression vs. intercultural perception
- cultural interpretation of messages
- cultural attitudes in daily communication and negotiations
- decision-making in a cultural context
5. Basic Principles of Intercultural Communication
- relationship-oriented cultures
- rule-oriented cultures
- pro-partner and pro-transaction cultures
- ceremonial and non-ceremonial cultures
- monochronic and polychronic cultures
- Does 'a' always mean 'a'? - hidden assumptions and unspoken expectations in communication with representatives of specific cultures
6. 'Partner Operation Manual' – what to do, what to avoid, and total faux pas
- Cultures of Western Europe (Germany, France, Italy)
- Cultures of former USSR states
- American culture
7. Summary
Requirements
The course is general in nature and does not require specialized knowledge to participate.
14 Hours
Testimonials (1)
examples from trainer's daily life like some stories, anectodes and jokes