Course Outline

Foundation Tools

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

The Communication Process

  • Stages of Communication
  • Prepare the message for effective transmission within government contexts.
  • Match the message to the audience and purpose.
  • Deliver the message in a manner that ensures clarity and comprehension.
  • Identify and mitigate barriers to communication, particularly those relevant to government agencies.
  • Communication Exercise—Case Studies

Communication Skills

  • Choice and Control in Government Interactions
  • Emotional Intelligence for Government Professionals
  • Four Key Components of Effective Communication for Government
  • Developing Trust within Government Teams
  • Gaining Rapport with Stakeholders and Colleagues
  • Outcome Thinking for Strategic Government Communication
  • Listening for Understanding in Government Settings
  • Expressing Ideas Without Provoking Defensiveness
  • Questioning Techniques to Elicit Specific Information
  • Summarizing Key Points for Clarity and Accountability

Influencing

  • Expanding the Skill Set for Government Leadership
  • The Influencing Framework for Government Professionals
  • Guidelines for Effective Influence in Government Contexts
  • Understanding Personal Needs and Motivations in Government Roles
  • Developing an Influencing Strategy for Government Initiatives
  • Influencing Exercise—Planning and Practice for Government Scenarios

Challenging Situations: Understanding and Managing Conflict

  • Communicating Non-Defensively in Government Disputes
  • Communication Exercise—Real Plays for Government Conflicts
  • Facilitating Team Communications in Government Settings
  • Dealing with Challenging Behaviors in Government Workplaces
  • Team Exercise—Difficult Situations for Government Teams

Summary and Action Plans

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