Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
JWMI-0003
Organization's ID:
JWI001
Organization:
Jack Welch Management Institute (JWMI)
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
6 weeks (36 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Introduction to Communications
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to improve the student's verbal and written communication skills in professional business settings. Students will also focus on various issues related to communication in business, especially the importance of candor and leadership to the Jack Welch approach to management.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Inform, inspire, persuade, and engage people in person and in writing
  • Understand how to leverage communication styles in order to influence as a leader

General Topics:

  • Communication styles
  • Persuasion and influence
  • Leadership
  • Conflict management
  • Written communication
  • Presentational communication
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Discussion
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials