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Basic Communication Skills

December 1 - 5, 2008
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Alyce GaitherWashington, DC$1125
March 23 - 27, 2009
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Judy WaltonWashington, DC$1125
May 18 - 22, 2009
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Ellen ChmarWashington, DC$1125
July 13 - 17, 2009
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Bethany BrownWashington, DC$1125
August 17 - 21, 2009
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Martha WarnerAlbuquerque, NM$1125
September 21 - 25, 2009
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Washington, DC$1125

Overview:
Much of your success depends on your ability to articulate well, both in person and on paper. In this course you learn the fundamental communication skills needed to get ahead. Discover how to analyze verbal and nonverbal communications, write clearly and concisely, organize and deliver an oral presentation and break down communication barriers to work better with others.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone who wants to become a better speaker, listener and writer on the job.
Objectives:
  • Recognize your own behavior style
  • Deal effectively with different personalities
  • Organize and deliver an oral presentation
  • Recognize communication barriers and how to minimize them
  • Organize your written work more clearly and concisely
  • Syllabus:
    Syllabus -- Basic Communication Skills, COMM7000D, Grad. School, USDA

    Day one of five

    • The basics: tools for emphasis
      • The speech sounds of English
      • Rhythm
      • Volume
      • Pitch

    Day two of five

    • Facing your audience
      • Body language
      • Your audience
      • Dealing with nerves

    Day three of five

    • Giving and receiving feedback
      • 10 keys to keeping positive
      • 3 exercises for staying positive
    • Active listening/direct expression
      • What is active listening?
      • 3 role reversal exercises
    • Speaking
    • Listening
      • Simplification

    Day four of five

    • Behavior Style
      • Behavior style model
      • Behavior style exercises

    Day five of five

    • Grammar and vocabulary
      • Verbs
      • Action verbs/linking verbs exercise
      • Understanding and using a larger vocabulary
    • Review


    Course Details
    CODE:  COMM7000D
    TYPE:  Classroom-Day
    LENGTH:  5 Day(s)
    CREDIT:  3 CEU
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