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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Foundations of Professional Communication for Government

1. Communication within public sector operations

  • The impact of effective communication on team performance and mission delivery
  • Identifying and overcoming barriers to information flow

2. Professional communication approaches

  • Acknowledging individual variations in communication preferences
  • Tailoring communication methods to meet the needs of specific recipients for government contexts

3. Structured message delivery

  • Ensuring clarity and precision in official communications
  • Maintaining logical consistency and coherence
  • Utilizing narrative techniques to convey policy or operational information effectively

4. Active listening practices

  • Techniques for attentive and responsive listening
  • Strategic questioning to clarify requirements and concerns

Communication in High-Stakes Government Scenarios

1. Managing difficult dialogues

  • Addressing conflicts and disagreements constructively
  • Navigating differing perspectives and opinions

2. Providing and receiving feedback

  • Delivering constructive and actionable feedback
  • Receiving feedback professionally and objectively

3. Communication under pressure

  • Managing emotional responses during high-stress situations
  • Sustaining professional standards and accountability

4. Engaging with diverse stakeholders

  • Collaborating with internal team members
  • Communicating with supervisory and management levels
  • Interacting with external clients or partner agencies

5. Key takeaways and final assessment

 

Requirements

  • Professional Context: Currently employed in a role that necessitates regular interaction with stakeholders, clients, or cross-functional teams within the public sector.
  • Knowledge Level: A solid understanding of basic workplace etiquette and standard reporting procedures (Intermediate entry level).
  • Core Competencies:
    • Experience in conducting or participating in professional meetings.
    • Basic self-awareness of one’s own communication habits and areas for improvement.

Target Audience

  • Specialists.
  • Team Leaders.
  • Managers.
  • Analysts engaged in stakeholder management.

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