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Communication in Management & Leadership: Complete Guide

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Communication in Management & Leadership: Complete Guide

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
9 hours to complete
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
9 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Communicate clearly & confidently in a variety of management situations, including one-to-one conversations, team meetings, & written communications.

  • Lead, influence, and motivate others through effective communication techniques that build trust, alignment, and engagement.

  • Handle challenging conversations, performance discussions, and different personality styles with greater confidence and professionalism.

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June 2026

Assessments

9 assignments

Taught in English

There are 9 modules in this course

Created by Chris Croft, an internationally respected management trainer, author, and speaker who has helped more than 250,000 people develop their professional skills, this course will help you communicate with greater clarity, confidence, and impact in a wide range of management and leadership situations. By the end of the course, you will be able to hold productive one-to-one conversations, lead effective meetings, communicate vision and direction, influence others persuasively, manage performance discussions, and adapt your communication style to different personalities and contexts.

Effective communication is one of the most important skills for any manager or leader, yet it is often one of the least formally taught. This course provides a practical, comprehensive toolkit to strengthen both your spoken and written communication, enabling you to build stronger relationships, improve team performance, and handle challenging conversations with confidence. What makes this course unique is its highly practical approach. Drawing on Chris's decades of experience training managers around the world, each topic is taught through real-world examples, actionable techniques, and workplace scenarios that can be applied immediately. Whether you are new to management or looking to refine your leadership skills, this course will help you become a more effective communicator and a more confident leader.

What's included

14 videos2 readings1 assignment

14 videosTotal 53 minutes
  • Communication is vitally important2 minutes
  • Why Communication is difficult5 minutes
  • Visual vs Auditory: The manager's guide to NLP4 minutes
  • Communication strategies for different personality types5 minutes
  • The importance of listening4 minutes
  • The art of asking great questions5 minutes
  • Making questions into a conversation3 minutes
  • Six levels of listening for leaders7 minutes
  • Maintaining composure during difficult conversations5 minutes
  • How to rescue conversations after crossed signals4 minutes
  • Lead with clarity: Mastering the skill of signposting4 minutes
  • Three fantastic phrases – 1: The Onion2 minutes
  • Three fantastic phrases – 2: “I notice….I interpret”2 minutes
  • Three fantastic phrases – 3: “Which means…2 minutes
2 readingsTotal 20 minutes
  • NLP Questionnaire10 minutes
  • Influencing The Questioning Funnel10 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes
  • How to Improve One-to-One Communication Skills in Management Quiz30 minutes

What's included

6 videos1 reading1 assignment

6 videosTotal 26 minutes
  • Four types of meeting – don’t mix them6 minutes
  • Chair a meeting like a pro: Tips for confident facilitation4 minutes
  • Tips for attending face to face meetings3 minutes
  • Turnaround tactics: What to say in a bad meeting7 minutes
  • Tips for communication in virtual meetings2 minutes
  • How to influence outcomes in any meeting setting5 minutes
1 readingTotal 10 minutes
  • Meetings - how long and how many?10 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes
  • Meeting Management: Communication Tactics for Leaders Quiz30 minutes

What's included

7 videos1 reading1 assignment

7 videosTotal 21 minutes
  • Courageous conversations: Talking about the hard stuff2 minutes
  • How to prepare for a difficult conversation like a leader2 minutes
  • The Four Step Process7 minutes
  • Surprise situations and people who say no (part1)1 minute
  • Surprise situations and people who say no (part2)2 minutes
  • The power of facts in emotionally charged discussions2 minutes
  • Setting boundaries with talkative people during meetings4 minutes
1 readingTotal 10 minutes
  • Assertiveness - The Four Step Process10 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes
  • Effective Communication in Difficult Situations Quiz30 minutes

What's included

3 videos1 reading1 assignment

3 videosTotal 14 minutes
  • Which communication channel works best? A leadership guide3 minutes
  • The pros and cons of every workplace communication method5 minutes
  • Top 10 Email Communication Tips6 minutes
1 readingTotal 10 minutes
  • Communication Methods10 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes
  • Leadership Guide to Communication Channels Quiz30 minutes

What's included

4 videos1 assignment

4 videosTotal 11 minutes
  • When to use written communication4 minutes
  • Short and powerful: Writing brief messages that matter2 minutes
  • Make it clear: Business writing for busy people3 minutes
  • Two common mistakes in written communication3 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes
  • Mastering Written Communication as a Leader30 minutes

What's included

3 videos1 assignment

3 videosTotal 14 minutes
  • Step-by-step guide to planning effective presentations4 minutes
  • Command the room: Presentation tips for work5 minutes
  • Troubleshooting your presentation: What could go wrong5 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes
  • Essential Presentation Skills for Modern Leaders30 minutes

What's included

2 videos2 readings1 assignment

2 videosTotal 11 minutes
  • How great leaders adjust their communication style3 minutes
  • Communicating vision: Spreading the word effectively7 minutes
2 readingsTotal 20 minutes
  • Management Style Options10 minutes
  • Management Communication10 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes
  • Mastering Leadership Communication Skills Quiz30 minutes

What's included

7 videos2 readings1 assignment

7 videosTotal 18 minutes
  • The 4 main personality types2 minutes
  • How to communicate with analytical personality types2 minutes
  • Personality type – Controller2 minutes
  • Communicating with enthusiastic personality types3 minutes
  • How to communicate with amiable personality types4 minutes
  • How to adapt communication for mixed personality teams2 minutes
  • Bridging the gaps: Talking to everyday team members2 minutes
2 readingsTotal 20 minutes
  • Motivational Styles10 minutes
  • Words preferred by the four types10 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes
  • Adapting your style of communication to personality types - Quiz30 minutes

What's included

4 videos1 assignment

4 videosTotal 13 minutes
  • Situation type: – emergency2 minutes
  • Situation type: – motivational5 minutes
  • Situation type: – consensus-building3 minutes
  • Summing up – my top ten3 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes
  • Adapting Your Communication Style to Any Situation Quiz30 minutes

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Chris Croft Training
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