OLS 106 Communication in the Workplace • 2 Cr.
Department
Division
Communication in the workplace is unique to the environment. Understanding the use of assertive language, how to manage a conflict, solve a problem, and job finding skills are all related to being an effective communicator. Career networking is introduced. Prerequisite: OLS 105 and Acceptance into the program.
Outcomes:
After completing this class, students should be able to:
Use assertive communication to prove your point or promote your idea Demonstrate the ability to adapt communications when speaking with a coworker, a superior, and a customer Identify the characteristics of a group and demonstrate interacting effectively in a group Discuss career networking and build a business contacts list Discuss conflict resolution in the workplace Describe a systematic way to problem solve a situation Demonstrate preparedness, competence and confidence when answering interview questions Demonstrate workplace phone etiquette and message taking Demonstrate effective methods for initiating a conversation with a customer in a specified setting Prepare and present an idea to a group of people with clear concise language utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint
