Communication Skills for Effective Collaboration and LeadershipLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: LB00CU12
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
Objective
This course is designed to equip future business leaders and team members with critical communication skills necessary for effective leadership and collaboration in a business setting. The course will cover key areas, including presentation skills, situational communication, project collaboration, public speaking, and self-leadership. Through a combination of lectures, workshops, and practical exercises, students will learn to communicate effectively across various business contexts and audiences, enhancing their leadership capabilities and team interaction skills.
Content
* Presentation skills
• Situational communication skills (e.g. in interviews, negotiations, meetings, formal and informal networking etc.)
• Public speaking
• Non-verbal communication – body language
• Preparation techniques (including practising, pre-empting, dry runs, equipment testing etc.) – develop a personal checklist.
• Techniques to overcome anxiety and stress; Self-Leadership.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Active participation and successful completion of the assignments.
Enrollment
30.12.2024 - 26.01.2025
Timing
01.01.2025 - 31.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
Teachers
- Ruey Komulainen
- Ilias Avgeropoulos
Objective
This course is designed to equip future business leaders and team members with critical communication skills necessary for effective leadership and collaboration in a business setting. The course will cover key areas, including presentation skills, situational communication, project collaboration, public speaking, and self-leadership. Through a combination of lectures, workshops, and practical exercises, students will learn to communicate effectively across various business contexts and audiences, enhancing their leadership capabilities and team interaction skills.
Content
* Presentation skills
• Situational communication skills (e.g. in interviews, negotiations, meetings, formal and informal networking etc.)
• Public speaking
• Non-verbal communication – body language
• Preparation techniques (including practising, pre-empting, dry runs, equipment testing etc.) – develop a personal checklist.
• Techniques to overcome anxiety and stress; Self-Leadership.
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Active participation and successful completion of the assignments.
Prerequisites
Intercultural Communication, Study Skills.