Module 3: Listening & Oral Communication

Effective communication is critical to the elimination of misunderstandings, miscommunications and misperceptions. With it, an organisation is better able to increase its productivity by harnessing the intellectual capital of its people. This includes their knowledge, ideas and networks. Such an organisation will also enjoy the highly productive synergy which is created through effective interpersonal communication and open information sharing.

The objectives of the programme are to enable participants to :
- understand the importance of listening and oral communication in the everyday work life;
- improve communication skills as they direct relate to the job;
- learn communication techniques for ongoing individual self-development; and
- increase their value to the organisation by helping them do their job better.
| Session 1: Listen Effectively |
Managing The Listening Process
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| Listening Styles |
| Session 2: Overcome Barriers To Active Listening |
Barriers To Listening
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| Overcome Sender And Receiver Barriers |
| Session 3: Develop Listening Skills |
Adopt Correct Attitudes
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| Develop Listening Skills |
| Session 4: Enhance Oral Communication |
Improve Verbal Skills |
| Manage Voice |
| Session 5: Communicate Through Body Language |
Read Attitudes or Intentions Through Gestures
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| Read Postures |
| Sensitivity to Channels of Communication |
| Session 6: Engage Through Communication Styles |
Four Basic Communication Styles
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| Sensory-based Communication Styles |
| Session 7: Integrate Learning & Plan For Action |
Integrated Case Study |
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