Johns Hopkins University
Foundations of Strategic Communications

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Johns Hopkins University

Foundations of Strategic Communications

Paul Huckett
Stephanie Caporaletti

Instructors: Paul Huckett

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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15 hours to complete
3 weeks at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

15 hours to complete
3 weeks at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand how to analyze and adjust messages to suit diverse audiences effectively.

  • Learn to apply leadership communication models to influence and lead teams.

  • Develop strategies to manage conflict and enhance clarity in workplace communications.

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September 2024

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12 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Strategic Communications in Technical Organizations Specialization
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There are 5 modules in this course

The "Foundations of Strategic Communications" course provides students with essential skills for effective professional and technical communication across leadership, interpersonal, and group settings. It focuses on teaching students to analyze audiences, adapt to different organizational cultures, and apply emotional intelligence to improve communication outcomes. Through hands-on exercises, students will strengthen their listening, nonverbal, and writing abilities, while developing strategies to overcome communication barriers in various professional environments.

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3 readings

In this module, we will discuss communications within the context of a technical organization. We will explore the components of communication and assess how ineffective communications affect technical teams and business operations.

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3 videos3 readings3 assignments2 plugins

In this module, we will discuss how effective communications require an understanding of the audience. We will explore ways to analyze your audience and consider how to use this information to influence your communication strategy, regardless of the medium or method of communication (i.e., written or verbal).

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2 videos2 readings3 assignments3 plugins

In this module, we will explore the components of organizational culture and their relevance to communications, with specific emphasis on the mission of the organization. We will examine approaches for communicating as a leader within an organizational culture, including asking powerful questions as a means of increasing engagement.

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2 videos3 readings3 assignments3 plugins

In this module, we will explore communication styles within the context of a technical organization. You will evaluate your own communication style and work collaboratively to find common barriers in communication.

What's included

3 videos3 readings3 assignments2 plugins

Instructors

Paul Huckett
Johns Hopkins University
5 Courses12,365 learners
Stephanie Caporaletti
Johns Hopkins University
3 Courses299 learners

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