This document outlines an agenda for communication skills training. It will cover defining communication, the elements of an effective communication process including encoding a message as the sender and listening strategies as the receiver. It will also discuss choosing the best communication channel and providing feedback. The document notes that communication involves conveying a message through words, tone of voice, and body language. It lists levels of listening and barriers to effective communication to address, as well as the various uses of communication such as changing behavior, motivation, and exchanging information.