Course Duration
3 Days
Professional Development
Authorized Training
Professional Development
Course cost:
was £3,235
£2,047
Professional Development Certification Overview
Effective communication is more than exchanging information—it’s the key to breaking silos, strengthening collaboration, and building trust in high-pressure environments. Communicating for Impact is a three-day immersive programme that equips participants to cut through noise, manage competing demands, and clarify intent in fast-moving settings. Learners build practical techniques in story structure, questioning, listening, feedback, and repairing trust, while adapting tone and channel to suit different audiences. The course combines real-world scenarios with hands-on practice, helping participants handle everyday challenges and high-stakes conversations with confidence. Each learner leaves with a personalised impact plan and a toolkit of proven techniques ready to apply immediately.
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Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for this course. An open mindset and willingness to participate in interactive exercises will enhance the learning experience.
Target audience
Professionals who need to communicate effectively across teams, departments, or levels—especially in fast-paced, high-stakes, or cross-functional settings where clarity, empathy, and impact are essential.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Apply a prioritisation tool to distil high-value messages from information overload.
- Recognise and challenge unspoken assumptions that distort communication clarity.
- Select and adapt communication channels and tone to match message purpose and context.
- Create structured messages using storytelling principles that drive clarity and action.
- Describe your communication style under pressure and how to flex it for greater impact.
- Apply communication techniques to bridge roles and reduce cross-functional friction.
- Use language and empathy tools to repair miscommunication and rebuild trust.
- Listen with empathy and ask better questions to uncover meaning and build understanding.
- Apply structured feedback models to give and receive feedback with clarity and trust.
- Plan and deliver high-stakes conversations with clarity, empathy, and control.
- Practise integrating communication tools in live scenarios and receive peer feedback.
- Create a personal pledge to apply your toolkit, shift your mindset, and build lasting communication habits.
Communicating for Impact Course Content
Module 1: Cutting Through the Noise
- Prioritising messages that matter most in high-pressure, fast-moving contexts.
- Moving from activity and volume to clarity and impact.
Module 2: Challenging Assumptions
- Spotting shortcuts and biases that distort communication.
- Checking understanding in real time to prevent misalignment.
Module 3: Choosing the Right Format
- Selecting the right channel and tone for purpose, urgency, and audience.
- Avoiding the common pitfalls of mismatched media.
Module 4: Turning Insights into Stories
- Using the Know–Matter–Act structure to make messages memorable and actionable.
- Applying story techniques to influence and inspire.
Module 5: Flexing Your Style
- Recognising default habits and adapting under pressure.
- Adjusting tone and structure for different audiences.
Module 6: Connecting Across Teams and Silos
- Strengthening collaboration across roles, functions, and hybrid teams.
- Reducing friction and building stronger alignment.
Module 7: Rebuilding Clarity and Trust
- Repairing misfires with acknowledgment, empathy, and clarity.
- Turning setbacks into opportunities for stronger relationships.
Module 8: Listening and Questioning with Intent
- Deepening understanding through active listening.
- Using open questions to surface insights and unlock collaboration.
Module 9: Feedback Without Friction
- Giving and receiving feedback in ways that build clarity and trust.
- Turning feedback into shared ownership and action.
Module 10: High-Stakes Conversations
- Preparing for difficult conversations with calm structure.
- Communicating with presence and authority under pressure.
Module 11: Communication in Action
- Applying tools in live, realistic scenarios.
- Strengthening confidence through peer feedback.
Module 12: Sustaining Impact
- Creating a personal impact plan aligned with organisational goals.
- Building habits to embed clarity and influence in daily practice.
Exams and assessments
There are no formal exams or graded assessments in this course. Participants will engage in practical exercises, live practice, and reflective activities to consolidate learning outcomes.
Hands-on learning
This session includes:
- Role-play exercises to build confidence in handling customer interactions
- Case studies to analyse real-world service challenges and responses
- Instructor insights with real-time feedback on approaches and behaviours
- Guided discussions and peer learning to exchange strategies and experiences
- Small-group coaching to personalise learning and address individual challenges
- Practical framework development to apply learning directly to organisational goals
Communicating for Impact Dates
Next 2 available training dates for this course
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