PDL Effective Communication

Who is this course for

Managers, team leaders and team members who need to improve their communication skills

Purpose of the course

A 2 day course exploring effective communication when dealing with others, whether you are managing people, running a project, a meeting or working as part of a team. The course will consist of input from the facilitator referencing respected models and theories and also allow plenty of time for delegates to practise their communication skills in activities and simulations, and then reflect on their experiences.

You will learn how to

• Recognise how personality affects the way we communicate


• Identify your own personality type and communication style


• Recognise when and how to adapt your communication style to be more effective


• Explain how your behaviour impacts upon others


• Recognise the barriers to effective communication and develop strategies to overcome them


• Listen effectively


• Explain what it is to be assertive


• Conduct effective meetings


• Explain an approach to negotiation


• Manage conflicts more effectively


• Build trust with others


• Develop empathy


• Give productive feedback


• Be assertive


• Delegate effectively


• Understand the power of ThirdBrain training

Benefits for you as an individual

"As soon as you take one step up the corporate ladder, your success depends on one basic skill: your ability to communicate effectively. - Peter Drucker

Learning how to communicate effectively in a variety of situations will dramatically improve your relationships with colleagues; your ability to delegate and performance manage staff, run meetings and become a more effective team member. You will leave the course with a personal action plan

Benefits for your organisation

Poor communication in an organisation leads to costly errors, unproductive relationships, conflict and poor teamwork. Individuals fail to develop and morale is affected. Learning how to communicate more effectively will ensure that communications whether in meetings, with customers, subordinates or senior management are improved, resulting in greater co-operation, collaboration and continuous improvement