The learner will construct communication strategies to successfully convey information as leaders to teams or individuals.

1. L.3 Effective Communication
for Leaders
Instructor Name
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2. Learning Objectives
• Contrast various methods of communication and
determine the appropriate usage as a leader.
• Communicate the task, purpose, method and
end state.
• Construct a personal communication strategy to
support your leadership roles.
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3. Effective Communication
Effective communication occurs only if the
receiver understands the exact information
or idea that the sender intended to
transmit.
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4. Communication Guidelines
for Leaders
When leaders communicate, they . . .
• Listen, as well as
speak.
• Are aware of the
verbal and non-
verbal messages
they are sending.
• Use a variety of
communication
types.
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5. Leaders Use a Variety of Ways
to Communicate
Face-to-Face
Telephone
Meetings
Letters & Memos
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6. Cultural Differences
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7. Role of a Leader in
Communicating with a Team
• Define the Task
– The What
• Disseminate the Purpose
– The Why
• Describe the Method
– The How
• Define End State
– The Result
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8. Communication Strategy
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9. SMART Goals
• Specific
• Measurable
• Achievable
• Realistic
• Time and location specific
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10. Effective Communication
Strategy
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11. Learning Objectives
• Contrast various methods of communication and
determine the appropriate usage as a leader.
• Communicate the task, purpose, method and
end state.
• Construct a personal communication strategy to
support your leadership roles.
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12. L.3 Effective Communication
for Leaders
Instructor Name
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