Professional Skills: Building Relationships with Communication

$99

Online - self-paced

8 Hours to complete

Overview

In today’s workplace, leaders must do more than manage tasks — they must build genuine connections. Building Relationships with Communication, led by Dr. Elissa Adame of ASU’s Hugh Downs School of Human Communication, helps professionals balance task effectiveness with relational appropriateness. Through interactive lessons, reflection exercises, and real-world scenarios, you’ll learn how to improve team morale, deepen trust, and promote openness — ultimately driving better performance through stronger relationships.

Key Benefits

  • Improve communication for deeper workplace trust
  • Learn to coach with empathy and accountability
  • Build rapport with colleagues and teams
  • Foster a culture of openness and collaboration
  • Enhance leadership through balanced communication

What’s Included

  • Strategies to balance task focus with relationship-building
  • Tools for giving compassionate, constructive feedback
  • Techniques for sharing vulnerability to build trust
  • Practical examples for cultivating workplace empathy
  • Exercises on implementing the “double hey” approach to deeper conversations

Course Modules

Discover how to evaluate your strengths and biases as a leader, and identify gaps in your relational and task-focused communication.

Certificate programs

This course is a part of the following certificate programs:

Feedback and Coaching Professional Certificate
Feedback and Coaching Professional Certificate
$299
Collaboration Professional Certificate
Collaboration Professional Certificate
$299

Who this course is designed for

  • New and experienced managers seeking better team dynamics
  • HR and team leads aiming to build inclusive cultures
  • Professionals looking to enhance coaching and mentorship skills
  • Anyone interested in leadership, communication, or emotional intelligence
  • Individuals committed to cultivating healthier workplace relationships

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Identify and improve your leadership communication style
  • Build rapport and trust with teammates through authentic interaction
  • Foster a workplace culture of openness and compassion
  • Balance task completion with emotional support
  • Apply practical tools for coaching and relationship-building

Practical skills you will develop

This program equips learners with vital skills to thrive in today's complex workforce. Key skills include:

Leadership development
Emotional intelligence
Interpersonal communication
Coaching / Mentoring
Organizational communication
Team building

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