Interpersonal Communication & Relationships

Course code LEAD 1207

Credit 1.5

Length 24.0 hours

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Explore strategies to support productivity and profitability through the effective management of dynamic interpersonal relationships. Good leadership begins with effective self-leadership, and this course provides students with an opportunity to identify their own communication preferences and learn how to build positive, accountable relationships with individuals and groups in the workplace.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Verbal and non-verbal communication strategies
  • Communication and Identity
  • Perception, Emotions, Language, Body Language
  • Active Listening
  • Communication and Relational Dynamics
  • Improving Communication Climates
  • Managing Interpersonal Conflicts
  • Decision making in individual and group situations
  • Behavioural Syles
  • Assertiveness Techniques
  • Motivational Strategies in a Performance-based Environment
  • Being a Team Player

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.