COM008 - Leadership Communication: Trust, Strategy, and Stakeholder Engagement

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Overview:

This program is designed to equip leaders with the communication skills necessary to build trust, articulate strategic visions, and engage stakeholders effectively. Participants will explore the principles of impactful leadership communication and learn techniques to enhance their influence and credibility. Through interactive workshops, role-playing scenarios, and case studies, attendees will gain the tools to communicate with clarity, inspire action, and foster collaboration across their organizations.

Who is it for?

This program is ideal for:

• Senior leaders and executives looking to refine their communication strategies.
• Mid-level managers who aspire to leadership roles and want to enhance their communication effectiveness.
• Project managers and team leaders responsible for stakeholder engagement.
• Anyone interested in improving their leadership communication skills to drive organizational success.

What will we learn?

• Understand the key components of effective leadership communication.
• Develop strategies for building trust and credibility with stakeholders.
• Learn to articulate a clear and compelling vision for strategic initiatives.
• Gain insights into engaging diverse stakeholders and managing their expectations.
• Enhance skills in persuasive communication to drive action and commitment.

What will it cover?

1. Introduction to Leadership Communication

• The role of communication in effective leadership
• Overview of communication styles and their impact on leadership
• Assessing personal communication strengths and areas for improvement

2. Building Trust and Credibility

• The importance of trust in leadership communication
• Techniques for establishing and maintaining credibility with stakeholders
• Interactive exercise: Trust-building activities to foster authentic connections

3. Crafting a Compelling Vision

• Strategies for articulating a clear and inspiring vision
• The role of storytelling in leadership communication
• Workshop: Creating and presenting personal leadership visions

4. Strategic Communication Planning

• Understanding the components of a strategic communication plan
• Techniques for aligning communication with organizational goals
• Group activity: Developing a strategic communication framework

5. Engaging Stakeholders Effectively

• Identifying key stakeholders and understanding their interests
• Techniques for tailoring communication to different audiences
• Role-play scenarios: Practicing stakeholder engagement conversations

6. Persuasive Communication Techniques

• Understanding the principles of persuasion and influence
• Techniques for crafting persuasive messages that drive action
• Workshop: Developing persuasive communication strategies for real-world situations

7. Managing Difficult Conversations

• Techniques for navigating challenging conversations with stakeholders
• Strategies for resolving conflicts and addressing concerns
• Case study analysis: Examining effective and ineffective approaches to difficult conversations

8. Feedback and Continuous Improvement

• The importance of feedback in leadership communication
• Techniques for giving and receiving constructive feedback
• Group discussion: Sharing experiences and best practices for continuous improvement

9. Communication in Times of Change

• Understanding the role of communication during organizational change
• Techniques for maintaining clarity and transparency in communication
• Workshop: Developing a communication plan for change initiatives

10. Action Planning and Personal Development

• Recap of key concepts and skills learned throughout the program
• Personal reflection: Identifying areas for growth in leadership communication
• Action planning: Outlining steps to implement effective communication strategies in their leadership roles