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Communication Skills

Identify common communication problems that may be holding you back. Develop skills in asking questions that give you information you need. Learn what your non-verbal messages are telling others. Develop skills in listening actively and empathetically to others. Learn how to firmly stand your ground and make your feelings heard. Enhance your ability to handle difficult situations without being manipulated. Be more aware of six critical elements of our communication with others.

Organisational Development offers two levels of training in this course: Effective Communication Skills and Advanced Communication Skills.

Effective Communication Skills

  • Defining Good Communication
  • Questioning Techniques
  • Listening Techniques
  • Six Elements of Our Communication with Others

Advanced Communication Skills

  • Five Approaches to Interpersonal Relationships
  • Assertiveness
  • Persuading Others
  • Personal Action Plan

Effective Communication Skills is offered online or by workshop to UNE staff members. Advanced communication skills is offered only by workshop. Register for either course by completing and sending a registration form to Organisational Development, fax 2755 or by internal mail.