Communication and Relationship Building
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Communication and Relationship Building
This course is part of Skills for New Manager Success Specialization
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What you'll learn
Apply the principles of clear and professional workplace communication.
Identify diverse communication styles to effectively navigate complex workplace dynamics.
Build trust and psychological safety to foster collaboration and strong working relationships.
Skills you'll gain
- Organizational Leadership
- Leadership
- Empathy
- Business Communication
- Behavioral Management
- Relationship Management
- Verbal Communication Skills
- Conflict Management
- Constructive Feedback
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Business Leadership
- Rapport Building
- Communication Strategies
- Digital Communications
- Leadership and Management
- Professionalism
- Communication
- Active Listening
- Leadership Development
- Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
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March 2026
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There are 3 modules in this course
This course is designed for managers who want to master the interpersonal and professional communication skills necessary to lead high-performing teams. Throughout the course, you’ll learn how to:
- Communicate with clarity and professionalism across verbal, written, and digital channels - Apply active listening and empathy to build deeper rapport and mutual understanding - Identify diverse communication styles and adapt your approach to navigate personality differences - Navigate difficult conversations and manage conflict while maintaining trust and psychological safety You’ll hear from organizational consultants with expertise in work psychology who share research-backed best practices to help new leaders succeed. You will demonstrations on how to rewrite unclear messages into professional communications and walk through real-world examples of effective listening. You'll also have access to interactive, scenario-based activities giving you the opportunity to practice navigating tension and building trust in a safe environment. By the end of the course, you’ll feel more confident in your ability to communicate effectively and build the strong professional relationships required for leadership success.
In this module, you will master the essentials of professional communication across verbal, written, and digital channels. You’ll learn to communicate with clarity and professionalism, apply active listening techniques, and use empathy to build mutual understanding and rapport within your team.
What's included
4 videos3 readings2 assignments
4 videos•Total 11 minutes
- Welcome to the Course!•1 minute
- Behaviors and Tips for Professional Communication•1 minute
- Email Etiquette and Digital Professionalism•4 minutes
- Active Listening & Empathy in Action•4 minutes
3 readings•Total 55 minutes
- Principles of Clear, Concise, and Professional Communication•30 minutes
- What Active Listening Looks Like in the Modern Workplace•15 minutes
- Communication Foundations Toolkit•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Communication Foundations •30 minutes
- Communication Foundations•30 minutes
This module explores the various communication styles present in the workplace and how they influence team dynamics. You’ll learn to identify these styles, navigate personality differences to resolve miscommunications, and apply structured frameworks for delivering and receiving constructive feedback.
What's included
3 videos3 readings3 assignments
3 videos•Total 13 minutes
- Understanding Communication Styles•3 minutes
- Where Miscommunication Happens...and Why•4 minutes
- Delivering Constructive Feedback•6 minutes
3 readings•Total 55 minutes
- How Communication Styles Influence Workplace Dynamics•15 minutes
- Strategies for Repairing Communication Breakdowns•15 minutes
- Giving Feedback•25 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
- What's the Communication Style?•30 minutes
- Communication Styles and Workplace Dynamics•30 minutes
- Communication Styles and Workplace Dynamics•30 minutes
You will learn how to foster a culture of collaboration and psychological safety to strengthen professional relationships. This module provides strategies for building trust, promoting inclusion, and navigating difficult conversations while maintaining professionalism and respect.
What's included
4 videos3 readings2 assignments
4 videos•Total 12 minutes
- What Builds Strong Working Relationships at Work•3 minutes
- What Is Psychological Safety and Why It Matters•4 minutes
- Difficult Conversations as Relationship Maintenance•4 minutes
- Congratulations on your Course Completion!•1 minute
3 readings•Total 45 minutes
- Everyday Communication Behaviors That Strengthen Relationships•15 minutes
- Communication Practices That Promote Collaboration and Inclusion•15 minutes
- Communicating with Respect During High-Stakes Conversations•15 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Collaboration & Relationship Building •30 minutes
- Collaboration & Relationship Building •30 minutes
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