Communicating As A Leader: Primer For Middle Managers

Leadership, Communication Skills, Management Skills, Business Communication

What you’ll learn
Master leadership communication skills using the PIER (Purpose, Interests, Emotional Intelligence and Relational Intelligence) framework.
Accelerate your career and personal growth by standing out as a well-rounded leader and masterful communicator in the workplace.
Learn how to deliver concise, focussed, and persuasive communications to senior leaders.
Learn how to drive alignment and build stronger relationships with your peers.
Learn how to inspire and motivate and engage your team, and build a constructive working relationship with your subordinates.
Gain practical, real-world knowledge and skills to navigate tough conversations and issues in various organisational contexts.
Adopt powerful mental models for modern workplaces, ensuring your leadership and communication style is modern, adaptable, and effective in any environment.
Be a better manager or aspiring manager.

Requirements
No prior leadership experience required: this course is designed specifically to support both current and aspiring middle managers.
A willingness to grow: this course is best suited for those with a desire to elevate their communication and leadership skills.
Some work experience preferable: while not strictly necessary, some work experience will help you contextualise the course material better.

Description
Are you a middle manager looking to level up your communication skills and boost your leadership effectiveness? Or you are an aspiring leader that will or intend to move into management and want to master the communication strategies that successful leaders use? This course, “Communicating as a Leader: Primer for Middle Managers,” is designed to give you the tools, techniques, and confidence you need to lead with clarity, influence, and impact. Designed for the busy professionals, this concise primer course is intended to impart practical, real-world knowledge and skills in under an hour. In today’s fast-paced business world, the ability to communicate effectively is the key to career success and team performance. Whether you’re presenting to C-Suite executives, collaborating with peers, or managing your team, this course will show you how to tailor your message and get results.Using the PIER Framework (Purpose, Interests, Emotional Intelligence, Relational Intelligence), you’ll learn how to:Influence senior leadership and position yourself as a strategic thinker.Motivate your team with clear, empathetic communication that fosters trust and cooperation.Collaborate with other managers and navigate interdepartmental challenges with ease.Handle difficult conversations with confidence, whether you’re delivering feedback or resolving conflicts.By the end of this course, you will have mastered the communication skills that drive leadership success, empower your team, and accelerate your career growth.

Overview
Section 1: Course Overview

Lecture 1 Course Overview

Section 2: Lecture 2 – Key Concepts and the PIER Framework

Lecture 2 Key Concepts and the PIER Framework

Section 3: Lecture 3: The PIER Framework

Lecture 3 The PIER Framework

Section 4: Lecture 4

Lecture 4 Communicating with C-Suites and Executives

Section 5: Lecture 5: Communicating with Peers and other Middle Managers

Lecture 5 Communicating with Peers and other Middle Managers

Section 6: Lecture 6: Communicating with your Team and Subordinates

Lecture 6 Communicating with your Team and Subordinates

Section 7: Lecture 7: Course Recap

Lecture 7 Course Recap

This course is perfect for middle managers, team leaders, or those who aspire to move into leadership roles and want to level up their communication skills.,Middle Managers: If you’re currently managing a team, this course will teach you how to communicate with executives, peers, and your team more effectively. You’ll learn how to influence decisions at the top, collaborate across departments, and motivate your team with purpose and empathy.,Aspiring Leaders: Not yet in a middle management role but looking to get there? This course will give you the communication tools and strategies that leaders use every day. You’ll walk away ready to lead with confidence, even before you land your first management position.