PDL Effective Communication

Course Code: WORPEOP7021

Duration

1 Day(s)

Course Type

Public or Private

Max Delegates

12

Delivery Style

Workshop

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Communicating with Confidence: Tools for Influence, Clarity and Collaboration

This interactive one-day training is designed to strengthen the communication skills of professionals working in procurement and healthcare environments. It introduces practical models and techniques to improve how participants express themselves, interpret others, and build trust in professional relationships. The day balances theory with hands-on exercises to support confident, clear, and constructive communication – especially in high-stakes or collaborative settings.

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Descriptions

Who is this course for

Everyone can benefit from this training.

Purpose of the course

This workshop helps participants build confidence and capability in tackling communication challenges, especially in situations involving misalignment, disagreement, or uncertainty. It offers practical tools to strengthen clarity, influence, and trust, while supporting assertive, impactful communication without unnecessary conflict. The session also provides space for the team to reconnect, reflect on working styles, and develop shared approaches for more effective collaboration.

You will learn how to


  • Communicating with Confidence: Tools for Influence, Clarity and Collaboration

  • Making Your Voice Count: Assertive Communication in Complex Environments

  • From Insight to Impact: Strengthening Trust and Influence Across Teams

Benefits for you as an individual

This workshop helps participants build confidence and capability in tackling communication challenges, especially in situations involving misalignment, disagreement, or uncertainty. It offers practical tools to strengthen clarity, influence, and trust, while supporting assertive, impactful communication without unnecessary conflict. The session also provides space for the team to reconnect, reflect on working styles, and develop shared approaches for more effective collaboration.

Benefits for your organisation

The organisation benefits from a more confident, connected, and communicative team that is better equipped to handle challenging conversations and influence outcomes. By strengthening internal partnerships and promoting proactive, aligned communication, the workshop helps reduce escalation, improve collaboration with policy colleagues, and enhance the overall effectiveness of advisory and assurance functions. It also contributes to a more resilient and trusted organisational voice.

Prerequisites

An openness and willingness to learn.

Communication Styles with DISC

Explore how personality types influence communication and learn to adapt your approach to connect more effectively with others.
Includes: Self-assessment, team-mapping, and applied scenarios.

The 7 C’s of Communication

Practical framework for creating clear, concise, and respectful messaging.
Activity: Message improvement workshop.

Emotional Intelligence in Communication

Learn how to manage your own emotions, read others, and build stronger relationships through empathy and self-awareness.
Activity: Scenario analysis using Goleman’s EI components.

Effective Listening & Body Language

Discover how to truly listen and align your non-verbal communication with your message.
Activity: Paired listening exercises with feedback.

Feedback Skills

Learn to give and receive feedback in a way that strengthens relationships and performance.
Activity: Practice using real-world procurement examples.

Building Trust with SCARF

Use a neuroscience-based model to create psychological safety and improve working relationships.
Activity: Trust-building planning exercise.

(Optional) Conflict Management

Explore strategies for managing tension and disagreement constructively, applying SCARF and EI principles.
Activity: Role play of challenging communication scenarios.

Personal Reflection

The day ends with reflection, a personal communication improvement plan, and resources for continued development.

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