Seven Secrets of Successful Business Communication Part 1: Questioning and Listening to Discover Clients’ Needs

Description

“If I were to summarize in one sentence the single most important principle I have learned in the field of interpersonal relations, it would be this: Seek first to understand, then to be understood.”
— Dr. Stephen R. Covey, author, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.
This course focuses on the first part of the Covey formula: asking questions and listening so you understand better. It teaches tips and tricks for mastering these most difficult and rewarding skills. Whether you’re trying to pitch a prospective client on an engagement or to convince an employee to work over the weekend, your success hinges on your ability to identify their needs. This two-part course concentrates on the special communication problems leaders face: adapting a message to different constituencies and clients; coaching employees; and business development. A former Wall Street Journal reporter who teaches marketing at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, Greg Conderacci will introduce you to the proven communication techniques he has used for decades.

Learning Objectives

• Understand why it is so difficult to listen
• Know why questions can be more important than answers
• Apply skills to enhance professional and personal relationships by increasing listening performance
• Become a more effective leader, team member and opportunity developer
• Identify how to probe for a client’s or colleague’s real needs so you can add value more effectively

Major Topics

• Avoid common mistakes communicators make
• Why becoming a trusted advisor depends on questioning and listening
• What should you be listening for
• Asking the right question the right way
• Dos and Don’ts for effective listening
• Coaching employees with different levels of potential

Provider
Business Learning Institute
Course Level
Intermediate
Professional Area of Focus
Business & Industry
CPE Field of Study
Communications and Marketing
2.0
Who Should Attend

Anyone who wants to improve communication skills, especially those in leadership or business development roles.

Prerequisites

People who are leaders in their company, department, or firm; those who manage staff

Advanced Preparation

None

Location
Online
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When
Nov 22, 2021
10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Location
Online
Total CPE Credits
2.0
Format
Webcast Replay

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Seven Secrets of Successful Business Communication Part 1: Questioning and Listening to Discover Clients’ Needs


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