Communication is consistently rated as one of the top skills required in the modern workplace. In addition to covering the basics of communication (writing, speaking, presenting, etc.), the course will explore the purpose and impact of strategic communication on organizational effectiveness and success. Topics will include the following: clarity of purpose (or mission); the need for self-awareness; the importance of influence over control; building rapport; the need to listen more and speak less; the importance of empathy; addressing equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI); the power of storytelling; giving voice to others; and leveraging technology without creating barriers. With knowledge and skill in these areas, students will have tools that will enable them to move beyond conventional management.
No Scheduled Class Meetings, January 15 - April 14 (Online)
Location:
ONLINE
Instructor:
Irameet Kaur
Notes:
Courses are activated in Avenue to Learn 1-3 days prior to the course start date. Please note registering after the course start date may delay course access and does not permit exceptions to coursework due dates, late textbook purchases, or the refund policy.
Instructors
Irameet Kaur
Irameet is Post-Doctoral Researcher with University of Toronto Scarborough with a PhD in Management from India. She is teaching various courses in Business Management, Human Resource Management and Career Development at Conestoga College, Sheridan College and Toronto School of Management – Niagara College since 2019.
Irameet is also working as subject matter expert for Business Courses at McMaster University. She is a passionate researcher and her current research work focuses on enriching the online learning and teaching experience. Prior to this, Irameet was working as Associate Professor with various Management Institutes in India for 6 years. She has also worked in India as a Human Resource professional for 10 years in the pharmaceutical and recruitment sector, looking after the functions of recruitment, performance management and training.
