Workplace Communication Skills

Course code HOSP 1506

Credit 3.0

Length 45.0 hours

Course outline View

Students explore current business communication complexities including intercultural communication, effective communication strategies suitable for the digital age, and written and verbal professional etiquette. Students practice effective communication skills in a variety of real-life industry situations facing managers today from having a difficult one-one conversation to presenting a business proposal. They will develop leadership skills in the areas of gaining consensus, negotiations, and change management. Students apply organizational psychology to advance their communication and conflict resolution skills relevant to managing people in the workplace.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • 1. Business Communication Foundations in a Digital Age
    2. Active Listening / Effective Questioning
    3. Communication Style Assessment
    4. Professional Etiquette
    5. Intercultural Communication
    6. One to One vs Group Communication and Facilitation
    7. Feedback and Evaluations
    8. Conflict ResolutionNegotiation Strategies
    9. Reports, Proposals and Presentations

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.