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Communicating Your Message as a Leader

Learn how to best communicate your message as a leader
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Course: On-Demand
Advanced  Provider Barry Davis  6 Lessons ·  14m  in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese Simplified 

Course Description

A well-crafted message can motivate others to act and achieve the results that you desire. Certain skills and methods can make your words resonate with your employees on a higher level. Determining the best communication method for different scenarios is important for facilitating effective communication between yourself and your team members. So how can you achieve this and make your messages more engaging?

The skills you’ll learn in this course will help you become a more effective and compelling communicator. You’ll be able to masterfully facilitate conversations and tailor your messages to make them more powerful. 

In this Communicating Your Message as a Leader course, you’ll learn how to select the right method of communication for whatever situation you’re in. You’ll learn what it means to consider your audience and tailor a message to best communicate with them depending on their preferences. We’ll then explore how to craft a compelling message and how you can best capitalize on nonverbal skills.

What You'll Learn

  • Select the right communication method for different situations and your team
  • Consider your audience and tailor your message to their preferences
  • Craft a clear, concise, and compelling message
  • Capitalize on nonverbal communication skills
  • Facilitate conversations more effectively as a leader

Key Takeaways

  • A well-crafted message can motivate others to act and achieve the results you desire.
  • Determining the best communication method for different scenarios facilitates effective communication between you and your team members.
  • Considering your audience means tailoring a message to best communicate with them depending on their preferences.
  • Effective leadership communication draws on both crafting a compelling message and capitalizing on nonverbal skills.
  • Certain skills and methods can make your words resonate with employees on a higher level.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will I learn in this course?

You'll learn how to select the right communication method for your situation, consider and understand your audience to tailor your message, craft a clear, concise, and compelling message, and capitalize on nonverbal communication.

Who is this course for?

It is designed for leaders who want to become more effective and compelling communicators and better facilitate conversations with their team members.

What topics do the lessons cover?

The lessons cover an Introduction, Choosing the Right Method of Communication, Considering Your Audience, Crafting a Compelling Message, Capitalizing on Nonverbal Communication, and a Test Your Knowledge section.

What skills will I gain from this course?

You'll gain skills in communication planning, communication strategies, message development, and messaging strategy, helping you tailor messages and facilitate conversations as a leader.

Professional Certifications and Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Project Management Institute (PMI®)

Professional Development Units (PDUs): 0.25

Certification Program Categories:
Ways of WorkingPower SkillsBusiness Acumen

KnowledgeCity has been reviewed and approved by the PMI® Authorized Training Partner Program. Users can maintain your PMI credentials by earning PDUs from KnowledgeCity qualified courses in Project Management, Business Management, Leadership and many others.

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM®)

Professional Development Credits (PDCs): 0.25

Certification Program Categories:
Leadership & NavigationBusiness AcumenConsultationGlobal MindsetEthical PracticeRelationship ManagementAnalytical AptitudeCommunicationDiversity, Equity & Inclusion

KnowledgeCity is approved by SHRM as a Recertification General Provider to offer SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP professional development credits (PDCs). By taking the courses approved by SHRM, KnowledgeCity can award SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for HR knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™).