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University of Florida

Leadership Essentials for Communications Professionals

University of Florida via Coursera

Overview

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The "Leadership Essentials for Communications Professionals" course aims to transform how you interact with others by focusing on four key areas: Understanding Effective Communication, Developing Self-awareness, Building Productive Relationships, and Motivating Team Performance. Whether you're a leader aiming to inspire your team, a team member looking to contribute more effectively, or an individual striving to improve your personal interactions, this course will equip you with the tools to communicate more effectively, understand your behavioral styles, foster stronger relationships, and create a motivational atmosphere for those around you. Specific topics include: * Discovering effective communication * Developing self-awareness * Building productive relationships * Creating a motivational atmosphere to increase team performance Learner Outcomes: * Communicate with varied audiences, * Identify communication styles, * Explore strategies for building trust, fostering collaboration, and managing conflicts constructively, * Develop self-awareness through reflection, and * Create a motivating and engaging workforce atmosphere. Who should attend: This course is ideal for professionals at all levels who want to improve their leadership communication skills and managerial effectiveness, including: * Managers and team leaders * Project managers * HR professionals * Executive and senior leaders * Anyone aspiring to a leadership role This program is for leaders and individuals who want to: * Gain confidence in your ability to communicate effectively in any situation. * Develop a strategic approach to managing communications within your organization. * Enhance your leadership capabilities and influence. * Foster a positive and productive work environment. * Drive organizational success through improved communication practices.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
    • Welcome to our comprehensive course to enhance your professional and personal communication and relationship management skills.
  • Understanding Effective Communication
    • In this module, we delve into the art and science of communication through six detailed sections, each designed to enhance different facets of your interaction skills.
  • Developing Self-Awareness
    • This module is designed to guide you through various practical and insightful activities aimed at enhancing your understanding of yourself.
  • Building Productive Relationships
    • In this module, we will explore various key topics designed to enhance your relational skills and deepen your connections with others.
  • Motivating Team Performance
    • This module covers a wide range of critical topics that are essential for fostering a motivated and high-performing team.
  • Knowledge Check and Course Summary
    • In this module you will review the key concepts from the course and test your understanding with a final knowledge check.

Taught by

Todd Dewett

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