Here is a quick fact for you: A survey reported that 86 percent of recruiters said that strong communication skills were a priority. They didn’t say “required” or even “nice to have:” they said a priority. In this course, Leadership and Communication Skills for Software Engineers, you’ll learn the essential tools and skills to accel your leadership and communication capabilities to better achieve your career goals. First, you’ll explore why leadership and communication are interconnected, intertwined, interwoven; and that your potential as a leader will be dependent upon your ability to effectively communicate with others. Next, you’ll discover what leadership means and the qualities of great leaders. Also included are specific tools and processes for a practical approach to team management. Next, we will discuss why writing skills are critical to your success and how to improve your communication outcomes in the following key areas: presentations, meetings, status reports, emails, and interviews. Finally, you’ll learn why verbal and interpersonal skills are essential for your success and how to improve your business outcomes in the following key areas: presentations, meetings, stand ups, walk arounds and interviews. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of the essential communication and leadership skills needed to flourish as a respected and admired leader, and the confidence and skills necessary for your continued success.
Overview
Here is a quick fact for you: A survey reported that 86 percent of recruiters said that strong communication skills were a priority. They didn’t say “required” or even “nice to have:” they said a priority. In this course, Leadership and Communication Skills for Software Engineers, you’ll learn the essential tools and skills to accel your leadership and communication capabilities to better achieve your career goals. First, you’ll explore why leadership and communication are interconnected, intertwined, interwoven; and that your potential as a leader will be dependent upon your ability to effectively communicate with others. Next, you’ll discover what leadership means and the qualities of great leaders. Also included are specific tools and processes for a practical approach to team management. Next, we will discuss why writing skills are critical to your success and how to improve your communication outcomes in the following key areas: presentations, meetings, status reports, emails, and interviews. Finally, you’ll learn why verbal and interpersonal skills are essential for your success and how to improve your business outcomes in the following key areas: presentations, meetings, stand ups, walk arounds and interviews. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of the essential communication and leadership skills needed to flourish as a respected and admired leader, and the confidence and skills necessary for your continued success.
Syllabus
- Course Overview 2mins
- Leadership and Communication: A Match Made in Heaven 17mins
- We Are All Leaders 33mins
- Speaking and Writing are Essential Leadership Skills 23mins
- Mastering Written Communication Skills 67mins
- Mastering Verbal Communication Skills 60mins
- Practical Team Leadership 27mins
- Are You Up for the Challenge? - Key Course Outcomes 27mins
Taught by
Michael Krasowski