Effective Communication Workshop 15

Effective communication workshop

Dates:
• 8 Sessions, The training days will be on weekends. You will be informed about the dates when you got accepted
• Workshop begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m.
• We shall have 3 hours of work before lunch, & 3 hours after lunch

Aim
To become a better communicator in every day life, at both the personal and the vocational level

Workshop Description
This workshop is an introduction to human communication theory and practice. It familiarizes participants to assumptions we make about communication and key elements of the communication process in an interactive, culturally relevant, and practical manner. Both intrapersonal, interpersonal, and group communication skills will be emphasized and worked with. Special emphasis will be placed on “here and now” dynamics and the opportunity to enhance oral and written presentation skills.
The style of the workshop combines theory/concepts & activities to attain the best learning outcomes.

At the end of the workshop, the participant will be able to:
1. analyze functions of human communication
2. analyze variables in the communication process that affect interpersonal relationships
3. demonstrate effective verbal and non verbal skills
4. demonstrate effective behavior in a group setting
5. Identify group dynamics
6. utilize strategies that facilitate effective decision making processes
7. distinguish between different kinds of conflict and their management strategies

Workshop Requirements
1. A healthy and positive outlook towards this workshop and continuous efforts along the way are the key to enjoying and succeeding in it!
2. Attendance and participation is of paramount importance.

Reading Material (will be provided by the trainer)
• Copies from the textbook: Adler R; Proctor R; Looking Out/Looking in, 12th edition; Thomson Learning Inc. USA, 2007
• Other selected readings

Proposed topics and time duration (tentative)

Day 1
a. Introduction trainer/participants, participant expectations & workshop structure (1 hour)
b. Brainstorming “communication”
c. Activity: communicate a drawing

Lunch Break

1. Introduction to communication
2. Communication and the Self

Day 2
3. Perception

Lunch Break

4. Emotional communication

Day 3
5. Non Verbal Communication

Lunch Break

6. Listening

Day 4
7. Communication and relational dynamics

Lunch Break

8. Intimacy & distance in relational communication

Day 5
9. Improving communication climates

Lunch Break

10. Power in interpersonal Relations

Day 6
11. Managing Interpersonal Conflicts

Lunch Break

a. Summary & wrap up to interpersonal
b. Discussing personal communication difficulties: recommended solutions

Day 7
12. Understanding Groups as Systems

Lunch Break

13. Group Development

Day 8
14. Roles & leadership in groups

Lunch Break

15. Effective Decision making & problem solving

1 additional hour (staying till 6pm) for wrap up & evaluation

We will be organizing three workshop one in each city (Beirut, Baalbeck and Tyre)

If you are interested to participate, Please download the application from http://nahnoo.org/TopMenu/Events/Events.html?id=228

and send it to [email protected]

For more information:
03077059
01280474

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