In this course, you will learn how to structure clear messages, influence stakeholders without formal authority, handle feedback and conflict more effectively, communicate under pressure, and advocate for yourself in conversations about role, scope, and compensation. You will build practical communication skills you can use in everyday work, from writing sharper emails and decision-oriented updates to navigating difficult conversations and cross-functional alignment.

Effective Communication Strategies & Skills
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Effective Communication Strategies & Skills
This course is part of Career Effectiveness: Balance, Networking & Collaboration Specialization

Instructor: Evan Kimbrell
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What you'll learn
Structure emails, updates, and proposals so the key message is clear and easy to act on
Influence stakeholders, handle feedback and conflict, and communicate more effectively under pressure
Adapt your communication across differences and advocate for your role, scope, and compensation more confidently
Skills you'll gain
- Cultural Responsiveness
- Stakeholder Communications
- Composure
- Conflict Management
- Constructive Feedback
- Influencing
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Storytelling
- Stakeholder Analysis
- Diversity Awareness
- Negotiation
- Communication Planning
- De-escalation Techniques
- Advocacy
- Communication
- Business Communication
- Communication Strategies
- Interpersonal Communications
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