Workplace Communication Skills for New Managers
Master the essential communication strategies to lead teams, resolve conflicts, and drive collaboration in modern hybrid workplaces.
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Course contents
6 modules · 28 lessons · 2h 55m
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The Mindset Shift: From Peer to Leader
Establish the foundational principles of leadership communication and empathy.
- The Transition: From Doing to Guiding
Understanding how your communication goals change when you stop being an individual contributor.6 min - Foundational Communication Models
Exploring the Sender-Receiver model to minimize workplace misunderstandings.6 min - The Power of Active Listening
Techniques for hearing the intent and emotion behind a team member's words.7 min - Leading with Empathy
How to validate perspectives without necessarily agreeing with them.6 min - Building Trust through Transparency
The role of honest communication in establishing your authority as a new manager.6 min
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Mastering the Feedback Loop
Learn to deliver feedback that motivates and improves performance.
- Why Feedback is a Gift
Shifting the perception of feedback from 'criticism' to 'growth opportunity'.6 min - The Anatomy of Constructive Feedback
Using the Situation-Behavior-Impact (SBI) model for clarity.7 min - Feedback for Performance Correction
Addressing missed targets or behavioral issues directly and kindly.6 min - Feedback for Growth and Development
Communicating to help team members reach their long-term career goals.6 min - Creating a Continuous Feedback Loop
Moving away from annual reviews toward a culture of real-time communication.6 min
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Meetings that Matter: 1-on-1s and Alignments
Structure regular interactions to keep the team aligned and collaborative.
- The Strategic Value of One-on-Ones
Why individual check-ins are the most important tool in a manager's kit.6 min - Structuring Your Weekly Check-ins
Creating an agenda that balances status updates with personal support.7 min - Running Productive Team Alignments
How to lead group meetings that actually result in clear action items.7 min - Communicating Shared Team Goals
Translating company objectives into daily tasks your team understands.6 min - Fostering a Collaborative Culture
Using communication to break down silos and encourage peer-to-peer support.6 min
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Conflict and Difficult Conversations
Navigate interpersonal friction with structured frameworks and diplomacy.
- Mapping Interpersonal Dynamics
Identifying common personality clashes and communication triggers in teams.6 min - Structured Conflict Resolution Frameworks
Step-by-step methods for mediating disputes between team members.7 min - Preparing for High-Stakes Conversations
The checklist you need before delivering bad news or addressing a conflict.7 min - Speaking with Diplomacy and Clarity
Choosing words that reduce defensiveness while remaining firm on expectations.6 min - De-escalation Techniques for Managers
How to handle emotional outbursts or heated moments professionally.6 min
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The Modern Workplace: Hybrid and Remote
Adapt communication for teams that aren't always in the same room.
- The Rules of Asynchronous Communication
Writing effective emails and chat messages that don't require instant replies.6 min - Managing Hybrid Team Dynamics
Ensuring remote employees feel as heard and included as those in the office.6 min - Remote-First Communication Habits
Over-communicating intent to compensate for the lack of body language.6 min - Choosing the Right Channel
Knowing when to use Slack, when to email, and when to call a meeting.6 min
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Leadership Presence and Real-World Application
Synthesize skills into a confident leadership style.
- Building Confidence as a Communicator
Overcoming imposter syndrome through prepared communication scripts.6 min - Handling Real-World Management Scenarios
Walking through common 'what if' situations new managers face.7 min - Professionalism Under Pressure
Maintaining your 'manager voice' even when things go wrong.6 min - Your Personal Communication Roadmap
Creating a plan for ongoing improvement of your leadership style.6 min
The Manager’s Communication Playbook
You will draft a comprehensive communication plan for a hypothetical team, including a 1-on-1 agenda, a feedback script for a performance issue, and a protocol for remote team updates.
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