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1. Introduction to Communication Issues

  • communication process and its stages
  • the significance of verbal and non-verbal communication
  • techniques and tools for effective communication.
  • Direct communication versus media-mediated communication: phone, email, instant messaging

2. Principles of Effective Communication as a Fundamental Element in Organizational Contacts

  • self-analysis of one’s own communication style
  • errors in communication: their correction and prevention
  • communication barriers
  • stages of building interpersonal contact

3. Effective Conversation Management

  • shaping one’s own image in the roles of sender and receiver of the message
  • assertive responses to reservations, criticism, and praise
  • recognizing and avoiding communication barriers, active listening as a tool for effective communication • recognizing and managing factors that interfere with listening and understanding
  • the art of asking questions
  • psychological mechanisms and techniques of influence

4. Intercultural Aspects of Communication

  • basics of proxemics – distance in communication
  • formulating messages in intercultural contacts
  • self-expression versus intercultural perception
  • cultural interpretation of messages
  • cultural attitudes in everyday communication and negotiations
  • decision-making in a cultural context

5. Basic Principles of Intercultural Communication

  • relationship-oriented cultures
  • rule-oriented cultures
  • pro-partnership and pro-transaction cultures
  • ceremonial and non-ceremonial cultures
  • monochronic and polychronic cultures
  • Does ‘a’ always mean ‘a’? - hidden assumptions and unspoken expectations in communication with representatives of specific cultures

6. “Counterparty Handling Guide” – What to Do, What to Avoid, and Total “Faux Pas”

  • Cultures of Western Europe (Germany, France, Italy)
  • Cultures of former USSR states
  • American culture

7. Summary

Requirements

The course has a general character, and participation does not require specialized knowledge.

 14 Hours

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