This is an opportunity to review and enhance your proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. You will find that being aware of cultural and workplace influences will help keep them from creating barriers to communication. Practical information on selecting the right words, and combining them effectively to get your message across, will improve your verbal and written communication. Specific advice on email, videoconferencing, proposals, and selling your ideas will further improve your communication skills.

After you complete this course, you will be able to: Define and deal with bullying, abuse, harassment and discrimination, Identify and address unconscious bias, Identify power dynamics in the workplace, Be empowered as a bystander to take effective action, Understand and manage common emotions in the workplace, Understand mental health outcomes of prolonged or unaddressed disrespectful behavior, and Foster respect in your workplace.

After completing this course, participants will know the characteristics of bad bosses and good leaders, understand how those who hold management positions can develop into good leaders, know the elements of leading by example, understand the importance of good communication and effective feedback, and know how to use emotional intelligence.