This course is based on Tina Kuhn's bestselling book, The Manager's Communication Toolkit. This course focuses on mastering workplace communication with effective strategies to manage diverse personality types. Learn to identify barriers to communication and apply proven techniques to handle difficult conversations, fostering understanding and collaboration.

Workplace Communication Skills for Managers

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Understand and adapt to different workplace personality types
Build a versatile toolkit for effective workplace communication
Apply communication tools in various leadership situations
Skills you'll gain
- People Management
- Team Collaboration
- Business Communication
- Interpersonal Communications
- Internal Communications
- Leadership Development
- Strategic Communication
- Leadership
- Behavior Management
- Strategic Leadership
- Business Management
- Communication Strategies
- Corporate Communications
- Conflict Management
- Team Performance Management
- Professional Development
- Trustworthiness
- Communication
- Meeting Facilitation
- Team Management
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November 2025
Assessments
17 assignments
Taught in English
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