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Global Communication Mastery: Intentional Listening for Inclusive Workplaces
Grow your leadership skills with effective listening and conflict resolution too
In today’s global workplace, listening isn’t just a skill – it’s the foundation of effective communication, conflict resolution, and strong leadership.
Go beyond hearing words with this two-week course from Starweaver, where you’ll master active listening techniques to engage deeply, understand diverse perspectives, and resolve conflicts confidently.
More than just listening skills, you’ll also enhance your emotional intelligence, non-verbal communication, and cultural sensitivity while creating a personalised action plan for real-world application.
Learn how to listen with intention
You’ll begin by exploring how to move from passive hearing to actively engaging in conversations, ensuring you not only hear but also understand messages.
You’ll grow more confident in your ability to connect with colleagues and clients alike, fostering more productive and empathetic interactions.
Develop key strategies for conflict resolution
Next, you’ll explore how active listening can be used to resolve conflicts and navigate sensitive conversations.
You’ll learn to stay composed during emotional discussions, employ reflective listening techniques, and effectively mediate workplace disputes.
Strengthen your professional relationships with expert insights
Throughout this course, you’ll be guided by Dr Eric Zackrison, a leader in workplace communication. You’ll develop actionable skills and a personalised action plan for navigating conflicts and improving team dynamics.
With adaptive active listening strategies for diverse teams and cultural contexts, you’ll be equipped to build stronger, more trusting relationships across your professional environment.
Syllabus
Week 1
Foundations of Active Listening and Conflict Resolution
Lesson 1: Introduction
This section provides an overview of the course, its goals, and tips to maximize your learning experience.
Lesson 2: Foundations of Active Listening
This section introduces the core principles of active listening, breaking it down into actionable skills and strategies to help you connect meaningfully and communicate effectively.
Lesson 3: Active Listening in Conflict and Cross-Cultural Contexts
This section covers using active listening to resolve conflicts and adapt to cultural dynamics, helping participants navigate tough conversations and strengthen team relationships.
Week 2
Practical Applications and Cultural Sensitivity
Lesson 4: Active Listening Practical Applications
This section covers key active listening concepts and practical strategies for applying them in the workplace, providing learners with actionable insights and a clear plan for integration.
Lesson 5: Conclusion
This section provides a final reflection on the course, highlighting the key takeaways and offering encouragement for continued practice and application of active listening skills.
When would you like to start?
Start straight away and join a global classroom of learners. If the course hasn’t started yet you’ll see the future date listed below.
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Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Apply active listening techniques to enhance communication and collaboration.
- Demonstrate empathy and emotional intelligence in professional interactions.
- Use reflective listening to resolve conflicts effectively.
- Interpret and leverage non-verbal communication cues to strengthen relationships.
- Adapt active listening strategies to diverse cultural and team dynamics.
Who is the course for?
This course is ideal for managers, team leaders, HR professionals, and anyone in diverse workplaces aiming to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships.
It’s perfect for those looking to build trust, enhance leadership, and foster collaboration in global teams. No prior experience is needed.
Who will you learn with?
Who developed the course?
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Choose the best way to learn for you!
Buy this course
$54/one-off payment
Fulfill your current learning need
- Access to this course
- Learn at your own pace
- Discuss your learning in comments
- Printed and digital certificate when you’re eligible
Subscribe & save
$349.99 for one year
Automatically renews
Develop skills to further your career
- Access to this course
- Access to 1,000+ courses
- Learn at your own pace
- Discuss your learning in comments
- Digital certificate when you're eligible
Cancel for free anytime
Start learning today
Free
Try this course - with limits
- Limited to 2 weeks
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- Courses are split into weeks, activities, and steps to help you keep track of your learning
- Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities
- Stay motivated by using the Progress page to keep track of your step completion and assessment scores
Join a global classroom
- Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
- Share ideas with your peers and course educators on every step of the course
- Join the conversation by reading, @ing, liking, bookmarking, and replying to comments from others
Map your progress
- As you work through the course, use notifications and the Progress page to guide your learning
- Whenever you’re ready, mark each step as complete, you’re in control
- Complete 90% of course steps and all of the assessments to earn your certificate
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