Interpersonal Communication Leadership Course Syllabus

Course Title: Interpersonal Communication Leadership Course: A Practical Guide for All Organizations

Instructor: Victor L. Vogel (or a qualified substitute instructor if Victor L. Vogel is unavailable. Special guests may co-instruct certain classes at no extra fee.)

Course Overview: This 13-week course is designed to equip participants with essential interpersonal communication skills to enhance their leadership abilities. Students will learn to transfer their new knowledge to their work environment, optimizing their communication to build stronger connections with employees, foster trust, and cultivate a psychologically safe and productive culture. This will lead to more satisfied and highly engaged employees.

Course Duration: 13 weeks, one day per week for two hours.

Course Cost: $795.00 per person, due at registration.

Refund Policy:

• Full Refund: If ICLC cancels the course, the course fee will be refunded in full. A full refund will also be issued if a person cancels their registration 48 hours before the first class.

• No Refund: There is no refund if a student drops the course after the 48-hour deadline before the first class.

• Waivers and Discounts: ICLC reserves the right to waive, reduce, or negotiate discounted fees for specific individual circumstances, at the sole discretion of ICLC and Victor L. Vogel.

Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, students will be expected to:

• Demonstrate the ability to transfer their learning to their work environment.

• Optimize new interpersonal communication skills to enhance leadership effectiveness.

• Enhance connection with employees, building stronger relationships.

• Foster trust and contribute to a psychologically safe and more productive culture.

• Increase employee satisfaction and engagement levels within their teams.

Weekly Course Schedule:

• Week 1: Introduction to Interpersonal Communication and Leadership

  • Understanding the importance of interpersonal communication in leadership.

  • Overview of the course workbook and structure

  • How to get the  most out of this workbook

  • Case studies and exercises

• Week 2: Conflict Resolution in Leadership Communication

  • Identifying common sources of conflict in organizations

  • Strategies for resolving conflict through effective communication

  • Case studies and scenarios for practicing conflict resolution skills

  • Case studies for practicing conflict resolution skills

  • Chapter team exercise 

• Week 3: Nonverbal Communication Skills for Effective Leadership

  • The impact of nonverbal communication on leadership

  • Body language and gestures for leadership communication

  • Using nonverbal cues to enhance your leadership presence

  • Chapter team exercises

• Week 4: Building trust and credibility through interpersonal communication

  • The role of trust in leadership communication

  • Strategies for Building Trust and Credibility with your team

  • Maintaining trust through transparent communication practices

  • Chapter Team Exercises

• Week 5: Communication Strategies for Motivating and Inspiring Teams

  • Understanding  motivation and inspiration in leadership

  • Effective communication techniques for motivating your work team

  • Inspiring your team through powerful communication

  • Chapter team exercises

• Week 6: Developing Active Listening Skills for Effective Leadership Communication

  • The importance of active listening in leadership roles

  • Techniques for improving listening skills

  • Practicing active listening in leadership situations

  • Chapter team exercises

• Week 7: Communicating with Diverse Teams and Cultures in Leadership Roles

  • Recognizing and embracing diversity in organizations

  • Strategies for communicating effectively with diverse teams

  • Overcoming barriers to communication in a multicultural  environment

  • Chapter team exercises

• Week 8:  Using Feedback and Constructive Criticism in Leadership Communication

  • The  value of feedback  in leadership development

  • Giving Constructive Criticism in a Positive  Manner

  • Receiving and acting upon feedback for personal growth

  • Chapter team exercises

• Week 9:  Emotional Intelligence in Leadership Communication

  • Understanding emotional intelligence and its impact on leadership

  • Developing emotional intelligence skills for effective communication.

  • Managing emotions in leadership situations

  • Chapter exercises

• Week 10: Building Rapport and Relationships Through Effective Communication

  • The importance of building relationships in leadership

  • Techniques for building rapport with your team members

  • Nurturing relationships through clear and open communication.

  • Chapter team exercises

• Week 11: Communicating with Difficult Personalities in Leadership Roles

  • Identifying and managing difficult personalities in the workplace

  • Strategies for communicating effectively with challenging individuals

  • Resolving conflict and building positive relationships with difficult personalities

  • Chapter team exercises

• Week  12:  Applying your Interpersonal Communication Leadership skills in Real-World Scenarios

  • Chapter Team Exercises

• Week 13:  Graduation Celebration