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Corporate & Strategic Communication Skills for Managers

4.9(27)

By Apex Learning

Overview This comprehensive course on Corporate & Strategic Communication Skills for Managers will deepen your understanding on this topic. After successful completion of this course you can acquire the required skills in this sector. This Corporate & Strategic Communication Skills for Managers comes with accredited certification from CPD, which will enhance your CV and make you worthy in the job market. So enrol in this course today to fast track your career ladder. How will I get my certificate? You may have to take a quiz or a written test online during or after the course. After successfully completing the course, you will be eligible for the certificate. Who is This course for? There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this Corporate & Strategic Communication Skills for Managers. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds. Requirements Our Corporate & Strategic Communication Skills for Managers is fully compatible with PC's, Mac's, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible with tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. Career Path Learning this new skill will help you to advance in your career. It will diversify your job options and help you develop new techniques to keep up with the fast-changing world. This skillset will help you to- Open doors of opportunities Increase your adaptability Keep you relevant Boost confidence And much more! Course Curriculum 6 sections • 87 lectures • 08:58:00 total length •Definition of Communication: 00:03:00 •Elements of Communication: 00:04:00 •Communication Styles: 00:03:00 •Steps in Communication Process: 00:01:00 •Step 1 of Communication Process: 00:02:00 •Step 1 Explained - Goal and preparation: 00:05:00 •Step 1 Explained - Practicing Positive Intent: 00:02:00 •Step 1 Explained - Understanding Assumptions: 00:06:00 •Step 2 of Communication Process: 00:04:00 •Characteristics of Clear Message: 00:04:00 •Three Different Communication Styles: 00:06:00 •Assertive Communication Style: 00:02:00 •Body Language and Signals: 00:03:00 •Third Step in Communication - Seeing Feedback: 00:04:00 •Listening Skills - Listen with Compassion: 00:04:00 •Listening Skills - Meaning of Paraphrasing: 00:02:00 •Ways to Improve Communication and Knowledge Check: 00:05:00 •Increase Effectiveness of Communication: 00:08:00 •8 Guidelines for Giving Praise and Feedback: 00:05:00 •Additional Tips for Effective Communications: 00:09:00 •Communication Requirements in Business: 00:08:00 •Skills required in corporate communication: 00:06:00 •Interactive Communications: 00:08:00 •Reason why Communication Fails: 00:03:00 •Communication Channels and Their Problems: 00:06:00 •Indications of Incompetent Communication: 00:06:00 •Other reasons for Communication failure: 00:04:00 •Strategic Communication Liner Model: 00:05:00 •Strategic Communication Adaptive Model: 00:04:00 •Strategic Communication Interpretive Model: 00:04:00 •Strategic Communication in Public Communication: 00:09:00 •Resources and Audience for Strategic Public Communication: 00:07:00 •Source of Strategic Communication: 00:05:00 •Strategic Communication - Summary of three models: 00:12:00 •Strategic Communication - Guidelines for Interpretative Models: 00:05:00 •Strategic Communication - Public Communications: 00:11:00 •Internal Communication - Orientation: 00:09:00 •Internal Communication - Moral Compansation and Benefits: 00:07:00 •Internal Communication - Organisation Change: 00:07:00 •External Communication - Issues Management: 00:06:00 •External Communication and PR: 00:05:00 •External Communication - Issue Management - Organisation Response: 00:13:00 •External Communication - Image Management and Issue Advocacy: 00:06:00 •External Communication - Risk and Crisis Communication: 00:10:00 •Case Study on Corporate Strategic Communication: 00:09:00 •What is Strategy?: 00:06:00 •What is Communication Strategy?: 00:05:00 •When Communication Strategy is required: 00:04:00 •Why Communication Strategy is required: 00:03:00 •Information we need before making strategy: 00:08:00 •Setting Goals and Identify Audience: 00:08:00 •Catagorise your Audience to help draft right message: 00:04:00 •Drafting Message to cater your audience: 00:04:00 •Channels and Timing of Communication: 00:05:00 •Resources risk and Evaluation of communication strategy: 00:04:00 •Summary of Communication Strategy: 00:03:00 •Strategic Communication Plan Template: 00:04:00 •Strategic Communication Plan: 00:04:00 •Difference between Strategic and Tactical Communication: 00:03:00 •Traditional Planning and why Refreshed Approached: 00:05:00 •Change Management - What are concerns?: 00:03:00 •Refreshed Approach to Communication Planning: 00:07:00 •Possible Problems in Communication Plan, Success measurement: 00:06:00 •Measure, Feedback and Manage Cynics: 00:03:00 •Social Aspects of Communication Strategy: 00:12:00 •Additional Planning on Social Aspects of Communication Strategy: 00:04:00 •Strategic Communication - American Airlines Case Study: 00:33:00 •How to Succeed in Group Communication: 00:10:00 •Defining Group Communication: 00:08:00 •Elements of Group Communication and Types of Group: 00:08:00 •Advantages and Disadvantages of Group Discussion: 00:08:00 •How to prepare for group Discussion: 00:07:00 •Practice for group Discussion and other aspects: 00:08:00 •Dos and Don't group Discussion: 00:08:00 •Summary of previous class: 00:05:00 •What is conflict - class discussion?: 00:07:00 •Communication in Conflict: 00:08:00 •Meaning of Positive intent in difficult situations: 00:09:00 •Positive Intent - Example: 00:05:00 •De-escalating Emotions as a method to communicate in Conflicts: 00:06:00 •Detached Responsibility method in resolving conflicts: 00:13:00 •Keys to handle Angry Peoples: 00:06:00 •Keys to deal with denial: 00:04:00 •Uncovering Hidden Agendas: 00:06:00 •Giving Negative Feedback: 00:09:00 •Receiving Negative Feedback and Exercise: 00:08:00 •Assignment - Corporate & Strategic Communication Skills for Managers: 00:00:00

Corporate & Strategic Communication Skills for Managers
Delivered Online On Demand8 hours 58 minutes
£12

Microsoft Word Introduction - In-company (now with live online classes)

By Microsoft Office Training

Course Objectives At the end of this course you will be able to: Identify and work with basic Word 2013 tools and features Edit text in a Word document Modify the appearance of text in a Word document Organise data in tables and lists Insert special characters and graphical objects Control the appearance of pages in a Word document Proof a document Customise the Word environment '1 year email support service Take a look at the consistent excellent feedback from our corporate clients visiting our site ms-officetraining co uk Customer Feedback Good pace, questions encoraged, trainer ensured everyone was kept at same level. Jenny Price - ACER ' With more than 20 years experience, we deliver courses on all levels of the Desktop version of Microsoft Office and Office 365; ranging from Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced to the VBA level. Our trainers are Microsoft certified professionals with a proven track record with several years experience in delivering public, one to one, tailored and bespoke courses. Our competitive rates start from £550.00 per day of training Tailored training courses: You can choose to run the course exactly as they are outlined by us or we can customise it so that it meets your specific needs. A tailored or bespoke course will follow the standard outline but may be adapted to your specific organisational needs. Getting Started with Word Identify the Components of the Word Interface Create a Word Document Help Editing a Document Navigate and Select Text Modify Text Find and Replace Text Formatting Text and Paragraphs Apply Character Formatting Align Text Using Tabs Display Text as List Items Control Paragraph Layout Apply Borders and Shading Apply Styles Manage Formatting Adding Tables Insert a Table Modify a Table Format a Table Convert Text to a Table Managing Lists Sort a List Renumber a List Customise a List Inserting Graphic Objects Insert Symbols and Special Characters Add Images to a Document Page Setup Apply a Page Border and Color Add a Watermark Add Headers and Footers Control Page Layout Proofing a Document Check Spelling and Grammar Other Proofing Tools Check Accessibility Customising the Word Environment Customise the Word Interface Additional Save Options Who is this course for? Who is this course for? This course is intended for delegates who want to learn the fundamentals skills of working with Microsoft Word Requirements Requirements General knowledge of the Windows OS Certificates Certificates Certificate of completion Digital certificate - Included

Microsoft Word Introduction - In-company (now with live online classes)
Delivered in London or UK Wide or OnlineFlexible Dates
£550

Introduction to Design Thinking: On-Demand

By IIL Europe Ltd

Introduction to Design Thinking: On-Demand Innovation is the cornerstone of highly successful companies, especially those that continue to be successful over the years and decades. Design thinking practices fuel this continual innovation, as they are the critical links from inspiration to delivery, concept to showroom floor, and start-up to global business. Design thinking is a structured approach to promoting innovation and creative problem-solving. It is not a new approach. It has been around for centuries, as the art, architecture, and inventions of mankind illustrate. By examining the steps to achieving great design and maximum utility of product, design thinking approaches provide a framework in which to develop new solutions to problems and new products to sell. This highly interactive course is designed to help participants think like designers to generate innovation, and to help teams to produce more innovation and creativity. Since design thinking is based on doing rather than thinking, we participants are challenged to apply the techniques, in the classroom, to create new ideas and solutions to a case study project. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Explain the underlying principles and value of using Design Thinking for innovation Describe the basic concepts of the Stanford Model for Design Thinking Evaluate a set of basic Design Thinking techniques for application to your projects Apply tools, techniques, and skills aligned with the 5 stages of the Stanford Model Drive innovation through Design Thinking at some level in your work environment Foundation Concepts Problems and solutions The Design Thinking difference Design Thinking skills and abilities Design Thinking mindset Design Thinking frameworks Stages of Design Thinking Problems and solutions The Design Thinking difference Design Thinking skills and abilities Design Thinking mindset Design Thinking frameworks General Practices Team formation Visualization Improvisation Personalization Empathize Practices Overview of Empathize techniques Observation Engagement Interviews Define Practices Overview of Define practices Unpacking techniques Defining the customer techniques Integrating the Define experience Ideate Practices Overview of Ideate practices Reusable techniques for the Ideate stage New Ideate techniques to explore Prototype & Test Practices Overview of Prototype practices Examples of prototypes Overview of Testing practices Forms of testing techniques Adopt and Adapt Design Thinking Overview of Design Thinking implementation Design Thinking implementation challenges Success in implementing Design Thinking Summary and Next Steps Workshop summary Next steps: Personal Action Plans

Introduction to Design Thinking: On-Demand
Delivered Online On Demand15 minutes
£1,050

Crisis Management

5.0(10)

By GBA Corporate

Overview This course is specially designed to enhance the skills required to analyse risk and crisis and the cause behind this. It will feed you with the necessary skills to minimise the chances of risk and in case it happens able to manage the situation in order to keep the business in a stable position. The course content will cover different crises caused due to internal or external issues and different ways to manage them. It will help the professionals to gain skills in planning beforehand various techniques to overcome risk and crisis and implementing the plan during that phase.

Crisis Management
Delivered in Internationally or OnlineFlexible Dates
£1,718 to £3,626

Risk and Crisis Management

5.0(10)

By GBA Corporate

Overview This course is specially designed to enhance the skills required to analyse risk and crisis and the cause behind this. It will feed you with the necessary skills to minimise the chances of risk and in case it happens able to manage the situation in order to keep the business in a stable position. The course content will cover different crises caused due to internal or external issues and different ways to manage them. It will help the professionals to gain skills in planning beforehand various techniques to overcome risk and crisis and implementing the plan during that phase.

Risk and Crisis Management
Delivered in Internationally or OnlineFlexible Dates
£1,718 to £3,626

Programming and Data Wrangling with VBA and Excel

By Nexus Human

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is primarily designed for students who want to gain the skills necessary to use VBA to automate tasks in Excel such as collecting data from external sources, cleaning, and manipulating data. The target student may also want to learn how to create custom worksheet functions to streamline worksheet formulas and make complex worksheets easier to support, maintain, and understand. Overview In this course, you will develop and deploy VBA modules to solve business problems. You will: Identify general components of VBA and their appropriate use in solving business solutions. Record VBA macros to automate repetitive tasks. Use reference tools built into Excel to get help on VBA programming language and objects used in the Excel VBA environment. Write VBA code to create a custom worksheet function. Eliminate, avoid, or handle errors in VBA code, and optimize its performance. Control how and when macros run. Develop UserForm objects to create custom dialog boxes and windows. Use VBA to read and write data from local files and cloud services. Use VBA to clean and transform data. Run programs and commands outside of Excel and share VBA projects with other users VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) enables you to enhance and extend the capabilities of Microsoft© Excel© and other applications in the Microsoft© Office application suite. You can use VBA to perform tasks that would be difficult or impossible to do using only worksheet functions, and you can automate a wide range of tasks involving the collection, processing, analysis, and visualization of data. This course will give you a good foundation for understanding, creating, and using VBA in your own Excel workbooks, show you how to work with data across different applications, and how to package the macros and functions you create so you can back them up, move them to other computers, and share them with other users Prerequisites To ensure your success in this course, you should be an experienced Excel user who is comfortable creating and working with Excel workbooks, including tasks such as entering worksheet formulas, using absolute and relative addressing, formatting cells, and creating pivot tables and charts. This level of skill could be acquired by taking the Microsoft Excel for Office 365? (Desktop or Online) courses, Parts 1, 2, and 3 1 - Using VBA to Solve Business Problems Topic A: Use Macros to Automate Tasks in Excel Topic B: Identify Components of Macro-Enabled Workbooks Topic C: Configure the Excel VBA Environment 2 - Automating Repetitive Tasks Topic A: Use the Macro Recorder to Create a VBA Macro Topic B: Record a Macro with Relative Addressing Topic C: Delete Macros and Modules Topic D: Identify Strategies for Using the Macro Recorder 3 - Getting Help on VBA Topic A: Use VBA Help Topic B: Use the Object Browser to Discover Objects You Can Use in VBA Topic C: Use the Immediate Window to Explore Object Properties and Methods 4 - Creating Custom Worksheet Functions Topic A: Create a Custom Function Topic B: Make Decisions in Code Topic C: Work with Variables Topic D: Perform Repetitive Tasks 5 - Improving Your VBA Code Topic A: Debug VBA Errors Topic B: Deal with Errors Topic C: Improve Macro Performance 6 - Controlling How and When Macros Run Topic A: Prompt the User for Information Topic B: Configure Macros to Run Automatically 7 - Developing Custom Forms Topic A: Display a Custom Dialog Box Topic B: Program Form Events 8 - Using VBA to Work with Files Topic A: Use VBA to Get File and Directory Structure Topic B: Use VBA to Read Text Files Topic C: Use VBA to Write Text Files 9 - Using VBA to Clean and Transform Data Topic A: Automate Power Query Topic B: Transform Data Using VBA and Workbook Functions Topic C: Use Regular Expressions Topic D: Manage Errors in Data 10 - Extending the Programming Environment Beyond the Workbook Topic A: Run Other Programs and Commands Topic B: Share Your VBA Projects

Programming and Data Wrangling with VBA and Excel
Delivered OnlineFlexible Dates
£885

Level 1 Certificate in Effective Communication Skills

5.0(1)

By Empower UK Employment Training

Level 1 Certificate in Effective Communication Skills Dive into the basics of Communication, navigate through behavior styles, and break down communication barriers. Learn the art of asking questions and master the skill of assertive communication for success. Learning Outcomes: Recall fundamental principles of communication. Comprehend how behavior styles affect communication. Apply strategies to overcome communication barriers. Analyze the art of effective questioning in communication. Assess the impact of assertive communication in various contexts. Develop advanced communication skills for diverse situations. Recall key principles of behavior styles in communication. Comprehend common barriers and solutions in communication. Evaluate the effectiveness of assertive communication strategies. More Benefits: LIFETIME access Device Compatibility Free Workplace Management Toolkit Level 1 Certificate in Effective Communication Skills Course Syllabus Communication Skills Basics: Gain foundational understanding and importance of effective communication in personal and professional contexts. Behaviour Styles for Communication: Explore how behavior styles influence communication dynamics for better relationships. Overcoming Communication Barriers: Learn to identify and overcome common communication barriers for clear and productive interactions. Effective Questioning: Master the art of asking questions to enhance your communication skills. Assertive Communication: Develop the ability to communicate assertively for various situations.

Level 1 Certificate in Effective Communication Skills
Delivered Online On Demand48 minutes
£5

Requirement and Implementation to Internal Auditing

5.0(10)

By GBA Corporate

Overview This course is specially designed to enhance generic auditing skills and to attain the necessary skills as required and implementation to be a certified Internal Auditor. It is not aimed at any particular ISO Management Standard or process.  Objective Improve their knowledge of best practices in the audit industry Validate their proficiency and skills in audit Differentiate themselves from their peers and create a unique advantage for themselves Set the precedence for continued improvement and advancement Recognise and apply the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing Become a more competent professional who is knowledgeable in organizational governance

Requirement and Implementation to Internal Auditing
Delivered in Internationally or OnlineFlexible Dates
£1,718 to £3,626

Observation Skills for Carers

By IOMH - Institute of Mental Health

Overview of Observation Skills for Carers Join our Observation Skills for Carers course and discover your hidden skills, setting you on a path to success in this area. Get ready to improve your skills and achieve your biggest goals. The Observation Skills for Carers course has everything you need to get a great start in this sector. Improving and moving forward is key to getting ahead personally. The Observation Skills for Carers course is designed to teach you the important stuff quickly and well, helping you to get off to a great start in the field. So, what are you looking for? Enrol now! This Observation Skills for Carers Course will help you to learn: Learn strategies to boost your workplace efficiency. Hone your skills to help you advance your career. Acquire a comprehensive understanding of various topics and tips. Learn in-demand skills that are in high demand among UK employers This course covers the topic you must know to stand against the tough competition. The future is truly yours to seize with this Observation Skills for Carers. Enrol today and complete the course to achieve a certificate that can change your career forever. Details Perks of Learning with IOMH One-To-One Support from a Dedicated Tutor Throughout Your Course. Study Online — Whenever and Wherever You Want. Instant Digital/ PDF Certificate. 100% Money Back Guarantee. 12 Months Access. Process of Evaluation After studying the course, an MCQ exam or assignment will test your skills and knowledge. You have to get a score of 60% to pass the test and get your certificate. Certificate of Achievement Certificate of Completion – Digital / PDF Certificate After completing the Observation Skills for Carers course, you can order your CPD Accredited Digital/ PDF Certificate for £5.99. Certificate of Completion – Hard copy Certificate You can get the CPD Accredited Hard Copy Certificate for £12.99. Shipping Charges: Inside the UK: £3.99 International: £10.99 Who Is This Course for? This Observation Skills for Carers is suitable for anyone aspiring to start a career in relevant field; even if you are new to this and have no prior knowledge, this course is going to be very easy for you to understand. On the other hand, if you are already working in this sector, this course will be a great source of knowledge for you to improve your existing skills and take them to the next level. This course has been developed with maximum flexibility and accessibility, making it ideal for people who don’t have the time to devote to traditional education. Requirements You don’t need any educational qualification or experience to enrol in the Observation Skills for Carers course. Do note: you must be at least 16 years old to enrol. Any internet-connected device, such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone, can access this online course. Career Path The certification and skills you get from this Observation Skills for Carers Course can help you advance your career and gain expertise in several fields, allowing you to apply for high-paying jobs in related sectors.

Observation Skills for Carers
Delivered Online On Demand2 hours 17 minutes
£10.99

The Art of Negotiation: In-House Training

By IIL Europe Ltd

The Art of Negotiation: In-House Training Confidence, rapport, curiosity, and patience are essential ingredients to successfully handling a difficult conversation and negotiation. In this course, you will learn to identify and manage aspects of a negotiation, distinguish needs from wants, and manage expectations. The course will cover communication best practices, strategies for handling difficult conversations, and the basics of the art of negotiation. What you Will Learn Master the different ways to say 'no' Determine negotiation strategies based on typical client strategies Develop solutions to break deadlocks Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Establishing personal learning objectives Foundation Concepts Exercise: Most Challenging Scenarios and Outcomes Debrief: Impact versus intent Addressing customer expectations Needs versus wants Key skills for managing customer relationships Elicitation (requirements gathering) Communication and active listening Sensitivity and empathy Handling Difficult Conversations Saying 'no' The Ladder of Inference 4-Step approach for handling difficult conversations Characteristics of a trusted advisor Communication Best Practices Attunement and active listening Exercise: Identifying Effective Techniques Communication pitfalls and best practices Building rapport and influence Words of wisdom Exercise: Reflection on Challenges Negotiation Strategies Negotiation basics Five phases of negotiation Identifying different strategies Traditional versus Progressive Hard - Soft - Principled Exercise: Your Preferred Techniques Selecting appropriate strategy for project negotiations Common pitfalls to avoid The impact of culture on negotiation Looking at conflict through the lens of negotiation Exercise: Mapping a Resolution

The Art of Negotiation: In-House Training
Delivered in London or UK Wide or OnlineFlexible Dates
£450