Effective Communication Workshop 15

Effective communication workshop Dates: • 8 Sessions, The training days will be on weekends. You will be informed about the dates when you got accepted • Workshop begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. • We shall have 3 hours of work before lunch, & 3 hours after lunch Aim To become a better communicator in every day life, at both the personal and the vocational level Workshop Description This workshop is an introduction to human communication theory and practice. It familiarizes participants to assumptions we make about communication and key elements of the communication process in an interactive, culturally relevant, and practical manner. Both intrapersonal, interpersonal, and group communication skills will be emphasized and worked with. Special emphasis will be placed on “here and now” dynamics and the opportunity to enhance oral and written presentation skills. The style of the workshop combines theory/concepts & activities to attain the best learning outcomes. At the end of the workshop, the participant will be able to: 1. analyze functions of human communication 2. analyze variables in the communication process that affect interpersonal relationships 3. demonstrate effective verbal and non verbal skills 4. demonstrate effective behavior in a group setting 5. Identify group dynamics 6. utilize strategies that facilitate effective decision making processes 7. distinguish between different kinds of conflict and their management strategies Workshop Requirements 1. A healthy and positive outlook towards this workshop and continuous efforts along the way are the key to enjoying and succeeding in it! 2. Attendance and participation is of paramount importance. Reading Material (will be provided by the trainer) • Copies from the textbook: Adler R; Proctor R; Looking Out/Looking in, 12th edition; Thomson Learning Inc. USA, 2007 • Other selected readings Proposed topics and time duration (tentative) Day 1 a. Introduction trainer/participants, participant expectations & workshop structure (1 hour) b. Brainstorming “communication” c. Activity: communicate a drawing Lunch Break 1. Introduction to communication 2. Communication and the Self Day 2 3. Perception Lunch Break 4. Emotional communication Day 3 5. Non Verbal Communication Lunch Break 6. Listening Day 4 7. Communication and relational dynamics Lunch Break 8. Intimacy & distance in relational communication Day 5 9. Improving communication climates Lunch Break 10. Power in interpersonal Relations Day 6 11. Managing Interpersonal Conflicts Lunch Break a. Summary & wrap up to interpersonal b. Discussing personal communication difficulties: recommended solutions Day 7 12. Understanding Groups as Systems Lunch Break 13. Group Development Day 8 14. Roles & leadership in groups Lunch Break 15. Effective Decision making & problem solving 1 additional hour (staying till 6pm) for wrap up & evaluation We will be organizing three workshop one in each city (Beirut, Baalbeck and Tyre) If you are interested to participate, Please download the application from http://nahnoo.org/TopMenu/Events/Events.html?id=228 and send it to info@nahnoo.org For more information: 03077059 01280474 [facebook event]