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There are 3 modules in this course
The CREO Effective Communication for Leaders Course supports professionals in strengthening their ability to communicate clearly, openly, and effectively in workplace settings. The course focuses on communication as a core leadership skill that enables alignment, collaboration, and trust within teams and organisations.
Participants explore foundational communication principles, including clarity of message, active listening, feedback, and adapting communication styles to different audiences and situations. The course examines common causes of miscommunication and provides practical strategies to reduce misunderstandings and improve day-to-day interactions. Through applied exercises and real-world examples, learners practise open and honest communication that supports collaboration and shared understanding.
By emphasising practical application, the course enables learners to communicate complex ideas more effectively, contribute to stronger team dynamics, and foster a culture of transparency and respect.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain key principles of effective workplace communication
- Apply active listening and feedback techniques in professional interactions
- Adapt communication styles to different audiences and contexts
- Identify and address common sources of miscommunication
- Use clear and open communication to support team collaboration
Prerequisites:
- No prior leadership or communication training is required. The course is suitable for professionals, emerging leaders, and individuals seeking to improve workplace communication skills.
This module provides learners with the fundamental skills and frameworks needed to communicate clearly, confidently, and professionally in any workplace setting. Participants begin by exploring what communication truly is and why it plays a central role in building relationships, solving problems, and achieving organisational goals. They examine different communication styles and learn how to adapt their approach to suit diverse personalities, teams, and contexts.
Learners also gain an understanding of the various means of communication from written and verbal channels to digital tools and how to choose the most effective method for delivering their message. A key focus of the module is non-verbal communication, including body language, tone, and facial expressions, which often influence understanding more than words themselves. The module further equips learners with strategies for navigating difficult conversations at work. Through practical examples and actionable techniques, they learn how to stay calm, structure their message, listen with empathy, and move toward productive outcomes even in challenging situations.
What's included
8 videos6 plugins
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8 videos•Total 9 minutes
How to Share Challenging News•1 minute
How to transform bad news into encouragement•1 minute
How can you stay calm and focused when delivering bad news •2 minutes
A difficult conversation doesn't end when words•2 minutes
How to stay focused in high pressure conversations•1 minute
How to act after a difficult conversation•1 minute
Difficult conversations are rarely just about words•2 minutes
Right tone for constructive feedback •0 minutes
6 plugins•Total 120 minutes
What is communication?•20 minutes
Communication styles•20 minutes
Means of communication•20 minutes
Nonverbal communication•20 minutes
Communication at work•20 minutes
How to have a difficult conversation?•20 minutes
How to be an effective leader?
Module 2•5 hours to complete
Module details
This module introduces learners to the core principles of effective leadership and helps them build the mindset, behaviours, and skills needed to lead with clarity, authenticity, and impact. Participants begin by exploring what leadership truly means beyond titles and roles and examine the qualities that distinguish impactful leaders from those who simply manage tasks.
Learners are introduced to a range of leadership styles and archetypes, gaining insight into when each approach is most effective and how to adapt their own style to different contexts and team needs. Through case studies and interactive exercises, they analyse real-world leadership scenarios and reflect on their developing leadership identity. A key part of the module focuses on body language and nonverbal communication, helping learners understand how presence, tone, and behaviour influence trust and credibility. The module also addresses the crucial distinction between leaders and managers, highlighting how each contributes uniquely to organisational success. Finally, learners explore the role of cultural intelligence in leadership an essential skill in today’s diverse and global work environments.
What's included
4 videos2 discussion prompts14 plugins
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4 videos•Total 6 minutes
How can you give constructive feedback without being too blunt? •2 minutes
How to respond to pushback of feedback you give?•0 minutes
Tips for handling resistance to feedback •2 minutes
How to lead former colleagues with clarity and credibility •2 minutes
2 discussion prompts•Total 20 minutes
Community prompt: situational leadership•10 minutes
Community prompt: leaders and managers•10 minutes
14 plugins•Total 265 minutes
How to be an effective leader?•20 minutes
Authentic leadership•20 minutes
Game: authentic leaders•15 minutes
Leadership styles•20 minutes
Case studies: leadership styles•20 minutes
Leadership archetypes•20 minutes
Leaders vs managers•20 minutes
Game: change leadership•15 minutes
Body language and leadership•20 minutes
Key behaviours that define a strong presence•20 minutes
Tips for a strong executive presence•20 minutes
Game: strategic leadership•15 minutes
Culturally intelligent leaders•20 minutes
Leading a multicultural team•20 minutes
Summary & Assignment
Module 3•1 hour to complete
Module details
This module includes case study, summary reading and the final course assignment, which assesses learners’ ability to apply the concepts and skills developed throughout the course.
What's included
1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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1 reading•Total 10 minutes
Summary Communication•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
Final Course Assignment•15 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
Community prompt: Case study•10 minutes
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