Based on the best-selling book, How to Succeed with People, by Paul McGee. Success in any professional environment depends on how effectively you work with people. This course explores the psychology, attitudes, and behaviors that shape human interaction, helping you understand why people act the way they do and how those dynamics impact relationships and results at work.

Communication Skills: How to Succeed with People

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
Recommended experience
9 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Understand the psychological roots of emotional resistance and behavior
Identify how past experiences shape current workplace interactions
Apply empathetic communication techniques to improve relationships
Skills you'll gain
- Expectation Management
- Interpersonal Communications
- Organizational Change
- Behavior Management
- Empathy
- Leadership Studies
- Communication Strategies
- Conflict Management
- Change Management
- Personal Development
- Leadership
- Influencing
- Communication
- Active Listening
- Team Leadership
- Constructive Feedback
- Relationship Building
- Self-Awareness
- Team Performance Management
- Leadership and Management
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March 2026
Assessments
25 assignments
Taught in English
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