---

R esearch tells us that females are more inclined to use more indirect forms of communication than males. In a business environment where specificity and directness are valued, it’s important for females to be aware of the communication they use. This course, Powerful Communication for Women, focuses on current research and practical examples of ways to use specific and direct communication. You’ll also find straight-forward exercises and plans for implementing the material into your workplace behavior.

 

After completing Powerful Communication for Women, participants will be able to:

• Understand the effect of disclaimers, tag questions, hedges, and hesitations;
• Learn strategies and techniques for using direct communication;
• Utilize effective nonverbal and verbal communication; and
• Incorporate techniques for effective communication.

 

Powerful Communication for Womenutilizes an interactive structure with six sections (Multimedia Presentation, Readings, Questions & Answers, Resources, Implementation, and Respond). Engaging audio and visual components as well as printable materials are incorporated into the course.  A Certificate of Completion will be awarded.

 

Powerful Communication for Womenis beneficial for female business professionals who want to improve their communication skills.

 

Reading, Exercises, Implementation Plan, and Quiz.

 

2-3 hours

 

Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, Firefox, Safari, or Opera. Sound card and speakers/headphones for audio.

 

Participants can access this course on computers running Windows, Macintosh, or Unix Variants.

 

Course participants will have access to the course for a period of six weeks from the date of enrollment in the course.

 

$39