Course Content & Outline
Fundamentals of Professional Language
The importance of communicating with a purpose.
Maintaining engagement with the audience through tone and language.
How the type of language used can dictate how a message is received.
Filtering out slang and causal wording from professional conversations.
Techniques to avoid filler words and conversations.
Applying professional language to all mediums of communication.
Identifying how advanced reasoning is beneficial when using professional language in an executive setting.
Assessing the process of verbal reasoning:
Thinking and acting logically.
Accurately analysing written information and during conclusions.
Conveying important information concisely and adjusting delivery method depending on the receiver – managers, suppliers, or customers.
Understanding the use of logical reasoning:
Analysing and interpreting information and data from graphs and tables and translating them into an effective format.
Presenting information from these sources to the necessary audiences.
The Influence of Audiences
Examining how the receiving audience can influence the required language and tone.
Identifying different groups of people within each business function and evaluating ideal language methods.
Exploring the different needs, demands, interests, and cautions of the target audience.
Utilising different models for categorising audiences.
Developing Proficiency in Communication
Utilising different methods and techniques to develop communication skills.
Ensuring all those involved are able to effectively engage in the topic at hand.
Encouraging feedback and being open to constructive criticism.
Revisiting weaknesses in communication and actively striving for improvement.
Advancing Verbal Communication
Verbal communication as the heart of all business communication.
Incorporating other necessary skills to further professional language.
Personally engaging with the audience using captivating language.
How to structure an effective presentation.
Negating conflict and business disputes using appropriate language.