Communication for impact

MGT-545 / 3 crédits

Enseignant: Cairns-Lee Heather Mary

Langue: Anglais

Withdrawal: It is not allowed to withdraw from this subject after the registration deadline.

Remark: Courses given on IMD Campus.

Summary

Effective communication is a critical skill in both personal and professional settings. This course is designed to equip you with the fundamental principles and practical techniques to enhance your ability to communicate with impact.

Content

Enhance verbal and nonverbal communication skills
Build rapport through communication
Understand the psychology of communication
Discover the power of inquiry
Use communication to advance social causes

Keywords

Communicate
Listen
Present
Inquire
Persuade

Learning Prerequisites

Required courses

None

Recommended courses

None

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the student must be able to:

  • Create
  • Critique
  • Elaborate
  • Interpret
  • Sketch

Transversal skills

  • Communicate effectively, being understood, including across different languages and cultures.
  • Give feedback (critique) in an appropriate fashion.
  • Negotiate effectively within the group.
  • Resolve conflicts in ways that are productive for the task and the people concerned.

Teaching methods

Lecture, interactive exercises, presentations, case studies, visual methods

Assessment methods

25% class participation
35% Group Project
40% Self Reflective Journal

Supervision

Office hours No
Assistants No
Forum No

Resources

Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)

No

Notes/Handbook

See IMD Canvas for more information

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Dans les plans d'études

  • Semestre: Automne
  • Nombre de places: 40
  • Forme de l'examen: Pendant le semestre (session d'hiver)
  • Matière examinée: Communication for impact
  • Cours: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
  • Type: obligatoire

Semaine de référence

Vendredi, 8h - 18h: Cours

Lundi, 8h - 13h: Cours

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