Course Name : Executive Communication Skills

Course Code : ENG-153

Course Duration : 3 Day(s)

Course Objectives:

To enable participants to express themselves effectively in all aspects of the work environment.

Expected Accomplishments:

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Express viewpoints fluently in conversation

• Discuss strategic points diplomatically
• Give effective feedback during discussions
• Take brief notes at seminars and conferences then advise others
• Write clear agendas for meetings
• Conduct meetings systematically
• Compose clear concise reports

Who can benefit:

Those whose communication is the utmost importance in the workplace for negotiations, meetings, seminars, presentations, reports, etc

Prerequisites:

General English-Upper-Intermediate or equivalent level of English

Course Outline:

Oral Communication

• Conversation Tones/Styles
• Giving Feedback/Mirroring
• Effective Listening & Speaking Skills
• Summarizing and Presenting

Note-Taking

• Key Words - Short and Clear
• Memory Enhancing Techniques
• Using Color and Symbols

Meetings

• Selecting the Objective/Agenda
• Your Role as a Leader/Diplomat
• Following Agenda Points Efficiently
• Expressing Views and Exchanging Information

Report Writing

• Characteristics of Effective Business Writing
• Audience-Oriented Writing Tone
• Producing Meaningful Texts
• Using Cohesive Devices to Achieve Text Unity

Delivery Method:

Instructor-led classes with presentations/demonstrations, task-based oral/written activities, audio/videotapes, Internet listening lab, communicative role-plays and individual projects.

Related Training:

• Communicating Effectively in Business
• Advanced Memo Writing Skills
• Practical Report Writing Skills