Course Outline

Foundation Tools for Government

  • Set clear communication objectives for government operations.
  • Establish a clear understanding of roles within the public sector.
  • Clarify the requirements and processes that are most effective to achieve communication outcomes for government.
  • Identify and utilize common ground for successful interactions in government settings.
  • Team Exercise

The Communication Process for Government

  • Stages of Communication
  • Prepare the message to align with public sector goals.
  • Match the message to the intended audience within government.
  • Deliver the message effectively in a government context.
  • Identify and mitigate barriers to communication for government.
  • Communication Exercise-Case Studies

Communication Skills for Government

  • Choice and Control
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Four Key Components of Effective Communication for Government
  • Developing Trust within Government Teams
  • Gaining Rapport with Stakeholders
  • Outcome Thinking for Government Projects
  • Listening for Understanding in Government Contexts
  • Expressing without Provoking in Sensitive Government Situations
  • Questioning for Specifics to Clarify Government Requirements
  • Summarizing Key Points for Clear Government Reporting

Influencing for Government

  • Expanding the Skill Set for Effective Government Influence
  • Influencing Framework for Government Operations
  • Guidelines for Ethical Influence in Government
  • Understanding Personal Needs and Motivations within Government
  • Developing an Influencing Strategy for Government Initiatives
  • Influencing Exercise-Planning and Practice for Government Scenarios

Challenging Situations: Understanding and Managing Conflict for Government

  • Communicating Non-Defensively in Government Settings
  • Communication Exercise-Real Plays for Government Teams
  • Facilitating Team Communications within Government Agencies
  • Dealing with Dreaded Behaviors in Government Workplaces
  • Team Exercise-Difficult Situations in Government Contexts

Summary and Action Plans for Government

  • Lessons learned and plans for ongoing development in government communication.
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