Communication Skills: How to Succeed with People

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Communication Skills: How to Succeed with People

About this course

Based on the best-selling book, How to Succeed with People, by Paul McGee. Success in any professional environment depends on how effectively you work with people. This course explores the psychology, attitudes, and behaviors that shape human interaction, helping you understand why people act the way they do and how those dynamics impact relationships and results at work. Through practical insights and reflective frameworks, the course equips you to improve communication, manage expectations, handle conflict, and influence change more effectively. You’ll learn how to respond rather than react, set healthy boundaries, and build stronger working relationships that lead to better outcomes. What sets this course apart is its honest, experience-driven approach to people skills. It blends behavioral theory with real-world scenarios, offering actionable guidance you can apply immediately in professional and personal interactions. This course is ideal for professionals, managers, team leaders, and anyone who works closely with others and wants to improve interpersonal effectiveness. No formal prerequisites are required, but an openness to self-reflection and change will help you get the most value from the course. From" How to Succeed with People" This edition first published 2024 by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Copyright 2024 Paul McGee, Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

What you'll learn

  • understand the psychology behind human behavior
  • improve interpersonal communication skills
  • manage conflicts effectively
  • influence change within a team
  • set healthy boundaries in professional interactions

Course objectives

  • to enhance one's understanding of human interaction dynamics
  • to provide actionable strategies for effective communication
  • to develop skills for managing expectations and conflicts

Skills you'll gain

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