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Interpersonal communication is one of the most important management skills: everyday we relate with our bosses, collaborators, customers and colleagues. Being a good communicator is synonym to being a good leader. Interpersonal and group communication helps us to create better business environments, and therefore, to have better results.Modules
Opening
1
Assignment
- Initial Self-Diagnosis
7
Readings
- General objective and list of topics
- Schedule
- Frequent questions
- Evaluation
- Methodology
- Policies
- Initial Self-Diagnosis
1.1 Concept and communication levels
1
Assignment
- Self-evaluation. What is communication?
1
Discussions
- Networking topic 1. Human communication levels
1
Videos
- What is communication?
4
Readings
- Introduction
- Communication Elements
- Infographic. Human communication levels
- To know more
1.2 Communication skills
1
Assignment
- Self-evaluation. Interpersonal communication skills
1
Videos
- Interpersonal communication skills
2
Readings
- PDF. Recommendations for clear direct communication
- Infographic. Interpersonal communication skills
Contextualized situation
1
Assignment
- Contextualized situation
1
Readings
- Contextualized situation
Evaluation of Topic 1
1
Assignment
- Topic Evaluation 1
2
Readings
- Evaluation of Topic 1. Human communication levels
- Invitation to continue with the next topic
2.1 Diferences between agressiveness, non- assertiveness , and assertiveness
1
Assignment
- Self-evaluation. What is assertiveness?
1
Discussions
- Networking topic 2. Assertive communication
1
Videos
- What is assertiveness?
4
Readings
- Introduction
- Assertiveness as a communication skill
- Infographic. Assertive communication
- To know more
2.2 A technique for planning our communication: the DESC Script
1
Assignment
- Self-evaluation. Planning communication
1
Videos
- Planning communication
3
Readings
- PDF. The assertive leader
- Infographic. DESC Script for assertive messages
- Individual practice with peer evaluation description
Evaluation of Topic 2
1
Assignment
- Topic Evaluation 2
2
Readings
- Evaluation of Topic 2. Assertive communication
- Invitation to continue with the next topic
3.1 Listening levels: hearing, listening, and empathizing
1
Assignment
- Self-evaluation. Levels of listening: hearing, listening, and empathizing
1
Discussions
- Networking topic 3. Empathetic listening
1
Videos
- Levels of listening: hearing, listening, and empathizing
4
Readings
- Introduction
- Dialogue and empathy as tools to resolve conflicts
- Infographic. Levels of depth in listening
- To know more
3.2 The technique of empathetic listening: typical responses vs. empathetic responses
1
Assignment
- Self-evaluation. Steps for effective listening
1
Videos
- Steps for effective listening
2
Readings
- PDF. Empathy as a tool for active listening
- Infographic. The technique of empathetic listening
Challenge
1
Assignment
- Challenge
1
Readings
- Challenge
Individual practice with peer evaluation
1
Peer Review
- Delivery of the final project evaluated by pairs
Evaluation of Topic 3
1
Assignment
- Topic Evaluation 3
2
Readings
- Evaluation of Topic 3. Empathetic listening
- Invitation to continue with the next topic
4.1 Recognizing good and bad performance
1
Assignment
- Self-evaluation. Use and benefits of feedback
1
Discussions
- Networking topic 4. Performance feedback
1
Videos
- Use and benefits of feedback
4
Readings
- Introduction
- The feedback cycle
- Infographic. Key feedback actions
- To know more
4.2 The GROW Model: steps for conducting a feedback session
1
Assignment
- Self-evaluation. The GROW Model: steps for conducting a feedback session
1
Videos
- The GROW Model: steps for conducting a feedback session
2
Readings
- PDF. Frequent errors when giving feedback
- Infographic. The GROW Model
Evaluation of Topic 4
1
Assignment
- Topic Evaluation 4
1
Readings
- Evaluation of Topic 4. Performance feedback
Final Exam
1
Assignment
- Final Exam
1
Readings
- Final Exam
Final Self-Diagnosis
1
Assignment
- Final Self-Diagnosis
1
Readings
- Final Self-Diagnosis
Closure
1
Readings
- Closure

Carlos Alberto Tena Sánchez