Search Video Library for: Interpersonal Skills

Communication - Outline Intent

How to best prepare to communicate effectively with others.

Topic: Communication Learning Paths: Leadership, Personal Performance Type: Video Vignettes Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality, Government Other Topics: Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism Closed Captioned

Consensus Building (from Fearless Facilitation! How to Lead Effective Meetings™)

Rarely does an entire team agree on everything - especially during a time of stress. The video demonstrates the power of consensus building and making decisions that net the largest benefit to the team and organization.

Topic: Communication Learning Paths: Leadership, Personal Performance Type: Video Vignettes Suggested Industry Usage: Office & General Other Topics: Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Meeting Preparation, Professionalism Closed Captioned

Guess What I Heard

The negative impact of passing along gossip and rumors about coworkers

Topic: Diversity Dynamics Learning Path: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Type: Video Vignettes Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare Other Topics: Communication, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Professionalism, Respect / Respectfulness, Sales & Service Closed Captioned

Half Full or Half Empty? (from Increasing Emotional Intelligence)

Choosing to be positive and the importance of employees and managers managing their emotions - effectively sorting out problems when they arise.

Topic: Professionalism Learning Path: Personal Performance Type: Video Vignettes Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality, Government Other Topics: Change, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Skills Closed Captioned

I Don't Understand

An employee has difficulty helping a patient due to a language barrier.

Topic: Diversity Dynamics Learning Path: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Type: Video Vignettes Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality, Government Other Topics: Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism, Respect / Respectfulness Closed Captioned

Involve Your Audience

How to inspire and influence others to communicate effectively by involving them.

Topic: Communication Learning Path: Personal Performance Type: Video Vignettes Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality, Government Other Topics: Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism Closed Captioned

It Takes a Team!

Working with others to achieve results; making meetings effective

It Was in the Paper

Off-hand comments about a newspaper or blog article, TV show or even current events can disrupt work and impact working relationships. But let's face it, there's no way we can keep people from talking about these things. 

Topic: Diversity Dynamics Learning Path: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Type: Video Vignettes Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality, Government Other Topics: Communication, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Interpersonal Skills, Management, Professionalism, Respect / Respectfulness Closed Captioned

Listen Up! (from Achieving Communication Excellence)

The importance of active listening. When we actively listen – our body language, gestures and behaviors let other know we are engaged.

Topic: Communication Learning Path: Personal Performance Type: Video Vignettes Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Office & General, Government Other Topics: Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism Closed Captioned

Marcus' Dilemma

Adapting to a restructure change within the workplace.

Topic: Communication Learning Paths: Leadership, Personal Performance Type: Video Vignettes Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality Other Topics: Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Professionalism, Selling Closed Captioned

Overcoming Communication Issues - Hotel/Hospitality Scene

As we all eventually find out, bad communication can lead to even worse problems. This video vignette demonstrates how to effectively deal with a non-listener - confronting the communication problem.

Topic: Communication Learning Path: Personal Performance Type: Video Vignettes Suggested Industry Usage: Office & General, Retail & Hospitality Other Topics: Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism

Overcoming Communication Issues - Manufacturing

When a team can't freely exchange ideas or share thoughts, the team freezes or becomes ineffective. This vignette demonstrates why we need to deal with the team communication.

Topic: Communication Learning Path: Personal Performance Type: Video Vignettes Suggested Industry Usage: Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General Other Topics: Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism

Overcoming Communication Issues - Office/General

Sometimes we need to discuss 'hard' issues - like setting the record straight. Communicating in these situations is critical to get consensus. This vignette demonstrates the approach to confronting others using good communication - to resolve issues.

Topic: Communication Learning Path: Personal Performance Type: Video Vignettes Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Office & General Other Topics: Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism

Overcoming Communication Issues - Retail

Let's face it, bad communication can lead to even worse problems. This video vignette demonstrates how we can overcome workplace issues by taking a step back and working on our communication and interpersonal skills.

Topic: Communication Learning Path: Personal Performance Type: Video Vignettes Suggested Industry Usage: Retail & Hospitality Other Topics: Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism

Prepare for Communicating Effectively

How to best prepare to communicate effectively. Follow a process for getting ready to communicate with others.

Preventing Workplace Bullying: Program Summary

Knowing the definition of workplace bullying is just the start. You need to recognize and address bullying immediately. Have an action plan based on organizational policy. Get HR and management involved quickly.

Topic: Abusive Conduct / Bullying Learning Path: Ethics & Compliance Type: Video Vignettes Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality Other Topics: Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism Closed Captioned

She's Just a Kid

Workplace stereotyping based on age.

So, How Am I Doing? (from Achieving Communication Excellence)

The importance of being proactive and clarifying information when giving and receiving feedback.

Some of My Best Friends Have Them

Comments on provocative attire (towards a co-worker) in the workplace.

Topic: Harassment Prevention Learning Path: Ethics & Compliance Type: Video Vignettes Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality, Government Other Topics: Communication, Compliance, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism Closed Captioned

Speak Up! (from Achieving Communication Excellence)

Gain confidence to communicate in a direct and clear manner.