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Effective Communication

Introduction

Module 1: Principles of Communication and Verbal Skills

Communication Process

Perception

Influencing

Listening

Summary

Hints and Tips

Module 2: Written Communication Skills

Writing Skills

Perception

Business Letters

Writing Reports

Email

Summary

Hints and Tips

Resources

Effective Communication

Principles of communication and verbal skills

Introduction
This module addresses the underpinning principles of communicating from a psychology viewpoint. This will help you to understand how the practical communications techniques, both verbal and written (in Module 2) actually work.

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Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module you should:

  • Understand how we give, receive and process information.

  • Understand how perception affects communications

  • Recognise how particular approaches to communicating can influence and persuade

  • Understand why listening is a key communications skill and how to improve your listening skills

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Duration
This module will take approximately 60 minutes.

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