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Communication Essentials™ Promoting Professionalism in the Workplace

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Effective communication is the cornerstone of any successful organization. Whether you're interacting with colleagues, clients, or stakeholders, the way you communicate can make or break the outcome of your interactions. Why maximize your workplace communication? Simply put, doing so helps you avoid common pitfalls associated with bad communication including: misunderstandings, low morale, conflict, missed deadlines, poor decision making, customer dissatisfaction, lack of innovation, employee turnover and legal issues. Addressing these pitfalls through improved communication strategies can significantly enhance organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction.

Off-The-Shelf Video Program (ILT) Leadership, Personal Performance Communication, Psychological Safety, Coaching & Mentoring, Communication & Influencing, Professionalism

Listen Up! Is That What This Is... A Discussion?

An important part of communication excellence is your ability to get your point across effectively by speaking clearly and confidently. In some situations, it’s not always easy to speak up. The situation may be tense, or you may lack confidence in our ability to get our point across effectively. When you want to get your point across, you need to plan for four aspects of your communication.

Video Vignettes Leadership, Personal Performance Effective Leadership, Communication, Successfully Leading Others, Professionalism

Listen Up! I'm Pushing Them All the Time

Listening is the most used aspect of communication, and the way we listen determines what we hear. The most common type of communication is passive listening - when you hear what someone else is saying, but you’re not really actively engaging in the communication process, getting involved with what the other person is saying or telling you, or trying to understand the communication. We need to become active listeners!

Video Vignettes Leadership, Personal Performance Effective Leadership, Communication, Professionalism

Accurate Communication - A Quick Conversation

Accurate Communication - A Quick Conversation

In New York, taxi means a “black and yellow,” in India a “rickshaw,” in Thailand a “tuk tuk,” and in Haiti a “tap tap.” Travelers in foreign countries can be very surprised by another culture’s definition of taxi. Therefore, even with the most common of words, understanding the context in which that word is used is critical to understanding the significance behind what is being said, whether communicating across the world or across the hall.

Activities Leadership, Personal Performance Communication, Collaboration, Discussion Trigger, Teamwork

Adapt to Encourage Growth - A Quick Conversation

Adapt to Encourage Growth - A Quick Conversation

Whales possess the ability to adapt what they hear and then make it their own. Adaptive communication is a skill that is also critical to organizational growth. Keeping something the same just “because this is the way we have always done it” hinders an organization from innovating and progressing.

Activities Leadership, Personal Performance Communication, Collaboration, Discussion Trigger, Teamwork

Build an Army of Many - A Quick Conversation

Build an Army of Many - A Quick Conversation

When teams are working together, there are many roles that are vital to the success of the team, and yet, they are not visible to most people. When building effective, inclusive teams, create the opportunities to utilize the contributions of all team members in accomplishing team goals. Take time to stop and acknowledge the work done behind the scenes to accomplish team goals.

Activities Leadership Teamwork, Communication

Focus on Communication - A Quick Conversation

Focus on Communication - A Quick Conversation

A referee’s job requires them to be an impartial expert on the game, clear headed, and capable of fairly applying the rules. During games, it would be impossible for coaches, players, and fans to make unbiased calls without a referee. Similarly, in high-pressure work environments, differences between colleagues may lead to disputes that make it impossible for them to see past their biases, resulting in a conflict or stalemate.

Activities Leadership Communication, Collaboration, Discussion Trigger, Teamwork

Identifying Opportunities - A Quick Conversation

Identifying Opportunities - A Quick Conversation

On teams, it is important to be willing to invest time into the lives of other team members. We do this by learning about what they need and what obstacles they face and by then offering our assistance. This investment pays off in greater team cohesion, inclusion, and trust, as well as the removal of obstacles that stand in the way. Invest in your relationships with other team members by getting to know them on a personal level.

Activities Leadership Teamwork, Communication

Pay Attention To Nonverbal Communication - A Quick Conversation

Pay Attention To Nonverbal Communication - A Quick Conversation

While your colleagues in the workplace communicate both verbally and non-verbally, understanding how to interpret their nonverbal communication can be a great advantage. Keep in mind that the meaning behind body language and facial expressions may vary from culture to culture, so it is always good to check for understanding.

Activities Leadership, Personal Performance Communication, Collaboration, Discussion Trigger, Teamwork

Discussion Card: Starting Conversations with Grace

Discussion Card: Starting Conversations with Grace

Need to have a serious talk with an employee or front-line staff? Having the tough workplace discussions are never easy. These easy-to-use cards provide a simple model (G.R.A.C.E.) along with thought-provoking questions on effective ways to tackle the tough discussions... effectively and with respect. These cards are great for a quick training reminder, reinforcement or as a conversation generator.

Discussion Cards Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, Personal Performance Communication, Conflict Resolution, Discussion Trigger, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Professionalism, Respect / Respectfulness

Discussion Card: Understanding Intent vs. Impact

Discussion Card: Understanding Intent vs. Impact

Having the tough workplace discussions are never easy. Opening up the proper lines of communication (getting your intent and impact across) to discuss the 'not-so-easy' stuff is essential to properly address them. These easy-to-use cards provide a simple model (I.M.P.A.C.T.) along with thought-provoking questions on effective ways to tackle the tough discussions with grace and respect. These cards are great for a quick training reminder, reinforcement or as a conversation generator.

Discussion Cards Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, Personal Performance Communication, Communication & Influencing, Conflict Resolution, Discussion Trigger, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Professionalism, Respect / Respectfulness

Everyday Leadership™ Yet Another Fire

Everyday Leadership™ Yet Another Fire

Communication can make or break a project. Ensuring our team members are communicating effectively, efficiently, and timely is a key to success in the workplace. There will be times when we must have difficult conversations, but we need to confront and resolve these issues, not avoid them.

Video Vignettes Leadership Effective Leadership, Communication & Influencing, Effective Leadership

Clarify (from Ready. Set. CHANGE!™)

Clarify (from Ready. Set. CHANGE!™)

The importance of clarifying how a change impacts everyone differently.

Video Vignettes Personal Performance Change, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Professionalism

I Just Can't Risk It

I Just Can't Risk It

Digitally Remastered! As managers, supervisors and leaders, we have a responsibility to hold each other to the same standard as everyone else. Sure, they might be our friends. But we can't make exceptions. We must let them know that they need to help set the example. And anything they do that violates any part of our Code of Conduct or program - like retaliating against someone for reporting a violation - seriously undermines our organization's culture of integrity.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Ethics & Integrity, Communication, Compliance, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Management, Professionalism, Respect / Respectfulness

Communicate About Change (Dramatic)

Communicate About Change (Dramatic)

How to ask for information to help feel comfortable with a change; dealing with a dress code change.

Video Vignettes Personal Performance Change, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Professionalism

Achieving Communication Excellence

Achieving Communication Excellence

Accelerate the personal effectiveness and interpersonal abilities of your employees with a program focused on communication skills. In three, straight-to-the-point modules, employees will experience focused learning on how to effectively listen, communicate and give and receive feedback.

Off-The-Shelf Video Program (ILT) Personal Performance Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism

Make Your P.O.I.N.T. (Step-By-Step Demo)

Make Your P.O.I.N.T. (Step-By-Step Demo)

A specific example of how to best use the P.O.I.N.T. model to effectively inform, inspire and influence others.

Video Vignettes Personal Performance Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism

Life IS a Series of Presentations: Inspire, Inform & Influence. Anytime, Anywhere.

Life IS a Series of Presentations: Inspire, Inform & Influence. Anytime, Anywhere.

This program teaches employees how to focus and execute communication by following the steps of the P.O.I.N.T. model. Ultimately, employees will establish credibility, improve working relationships, increase efficiency and effectiveness, improve job and personal satisfaction and more. It will contribute to organizational success by providing employees the tools necessary to improve conduction of meetings, cascade clear messages, generate more business and execute effective communication.

Off-The-Shelf Video Program (ILT) Personal Performance Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism

Hazard Communication:  Physical Hazards™

Hazard Communication: Physical Hazards™

For all line employees and supervisors who handle potentially hazardous materials on the job.

Off-The-Shelf Safety Video Program (ILT) Workplace Safety Handling Hazardous Materials, Workplace Safety & Awareness

Hazard Communication: Health Hazards™

Hazard Communication: Health Hazards™

Basic health hazards and terms commonly found on the SDS are illustrated with graphics and demonstrations that enhance the training experience.

Off-The-Shelf Safety Video Program (ILT) Workplace Safety Communicating Safety, Workplace Safety & Awareness