Communication Styles

Understanding different communication styles can radically improve the quality of your relationships. That’s because your level of skill in navigating difficult conversations depends on your ability to connect. Why does communication seem to work beautifully at times and fail miserably at others?  Find out all about it in this topic.

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Communication Styles

Communication Styles

Course Code: VILT-CS

  • 90 mins (Perfect for use as part of a blended learning programme)

  • This is available for groups and teams

  • Part of our Core Library

In all areas of life, the seamless and easy communication we enjoy with some contrasts starkly with the challenges we face when interacting with others, regardless of how hard we try. These challenges often stem from the different dynamics between the communication styles used.
In this interactive session you’ll uncover your personal style’s nuances and its impact on your interactions. Armed with this insight, you’ll explore strategies to bridge the gaps in style when communicating with stakeholders and colleagues to develop productive relationships that are based on mutual understanding and respect. 

 

This interactive course is for anyone who has ever found themselves struggling to connect with certain individuals despite their best efforts and would like to increase their ability to build positive relationships and have more productive conversations with colleagues. 

  • Name the drivers and key characteristics of four communication styles
  • Recognize how your own style impacts your communication
  • Respond with maximum impact to other people’s communication style in the moment
  • Adjust your communication strategy to better connect with and influence people who have different styles
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Communication Styles

Communication Styles

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  • Communication Styles Infographic
  • Communication Styles Fluidbook Air
  • Communication Strategy Infographic
  • Communication Styles Scenario Cards
  • Communications Styles Quiz
  • Apply Your Learning Action Plan
Communication Styles
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See our engaging content in action

Find out more about our learning content… we provide a range of formats and media types to support different learning styles, and time pressures and to keep the learning engaging. Find out more about the different modalities and view some examples…

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