Effective communication in the workplace is essential for fostering clarity, collaboration, and cohesion among team members, ultimately driving organizational success. This course is a comprehensive course that aims to enhance your communication skills across diverse professional settings. Throughout the course, participants will learn to craft clear and concise communication tailored to their audience. Additionally, they will explore effective listening techniques and nonverbal cues to foster better understanding and collaboration among team members. The course also provides opportunities to navigate the communication styles of others to categorize their preferred methods of communication and interaction. By participating in this course, individuals will gain valuable insights and practical tools to become confident and impactful communicators in both personal and professional spheres.

Participants will:

• Understand and analyze various aspects of communication
• Develop effective communication skills
• Improve interpersonal communication
• Cultivate intercultural communication competence
• Promote critical thinking and analysis
• Foster communication ethics
• Apply communication skills in real-life contexts
• Set actionable goals for continuing improvement

Competencies: Communication; Self-Awareness; Collaboration and Teamwork; Active Listening; Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Audience: Professional Development (All WashU Staff)

Facilitator: Juman Al Bukhari, PhD, EdD, Senior Consultant, HR Learning and Development

With a background in professorship, research, and expertise in higher education leadership, along with a doctorate in the field, Juman enjoys delivering, facilitating, and teaching courses that develop WashU employees’ critical thinking, creativity, interdisciplinary collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills. She incorporates theory and practice into her teaching to allow for practical exploration of real-life situations. Additionally, she actively fosters collaboration and strives to achieve organizational goals aligned with WashU’s mission and vision.

No-Show and Late Cancellation Fees:  Cancellations received less than five (5) business days prior to scheduled class will result in a $50 cancellation fee charged to their department. If you’re no longer able to attend, please drop your registration in Workday Learning.   

In case of illness or another emergency, please contact HR-LearnandDevelop@wustl.edu. Exceptions to the above guidelines are on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the L&D team.  

An important note: This session is being held virtually via Zoom.

Questions:
Contact HR-LearnandDevelop@wustl.edu

All programs are subject to change.

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