Collaboration, Communication and Remote Working
Offered By: University of Leeds via FutureLearn
Course Description
Overview
Whether you’re working with code, data, social media or any other computer-based job, being able to communicate with your colleagues is vital.
Equally, being able to present your ideas effectively so you can get your colleagues on board can be key to efficiently completing a project.
As our workplaces evolve, more and more people are working remotely. This is bringing new challenges to effective communication.
On this program, you’ll learn how to effectively communicate with others, no matter where you are. You’ll hear from people starting out in their careers as well as experts who share their tips and techniques for successful collaboration.
Syllabus
Courses under this program:
Course 1: Collaborative Working in a Remote Team
-Learn how to work effectively and collaboratively with your team, whether you're at home or on the other side of the world.
Course 2: Communication and Interpersonal Skills at Work
-Improve your communication skills at work and learn how to navigate positive collaboration in the modern workplace.
Course 3: Presenting Your Work with Impact
-Discover how to present information at work clearly and concisely, and learn techniques to improve your presentation skills.
Courses
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Examine the benefits and challenges of remote working
Today’s workplace has moved away from traditional office spaces and instead, our teams span locations and even time zones, with more and more people working from home.
On this two-week course, you’ll learn how you can use technology to effectively communicate with your remote working team.
You’ll explore both the benefits and challenges of remote working, and discover the tools to help you overcome barriers and successfully set up your remote working space.
Encourage collaborative working with project planning tools
You’ll examine strategies, technologies, and project management tools to learn how you can ease the difficulties of working remotely.
You’ll also look at case studies to understand how and why these technologies are used, and gain practical advice for getting started.
As well as promoting collaborative working, you’ll learn how to ensure your own wellbeing and understand how this is a key to success in home working.
Produce an action plan template to improve team communication
By the end of this course, you’ll have the practical planning skills to help you successfully work remotely. You’ll receive advice on how to apply these skills to the real-world before creating an action plan for your role in a remote team.
This course is designed for those who would like to expand their digital skills.
You’ll build confidence in digital working practices, whether you’re just entering work and you are looking to improve your career prospects or you are already working remotely and want to improve your collaboration skills.
This may include those starting our in their careers, those who have a degree, or those who want to improve their career prospects.
The course will also be useful for anyone in employment who wants to boost their digital skills or anyone returning to the workplace who’d like to gain confidence in how working practices have evolved.
You might also be interested in the other courses in the Digital Skills for the Workplace collection from the University of Leeds and the Institute of Coding.
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Discover useful communication strategies for the workplace
Whether we communicate from behind a screen or face to face, strong interpersonal skills allow us to share ideas, points of view, expertise, and information effectively.
On this course, you’ll discover the best communication strategies for effective workplace collaboration, and reflect on your own personal communication style.
You’ll learn the importance of matching your communication style with your work and project goals and learn how to manage and control challenging conversations.
Featured in the UK government’s The Skills Toolkit collection.
This course is designed for people who have digital skills but would like to build confidence in using digital technology in the workplace.
This may include those studying for A-levels, those who have a degree, or those who want to improve their career prospects.
The course will also be useful for anyone in employment who wants to boost their digital skills or anyone returning to the workplace who’d like to gain confidence in how working practices have evolved.
You might also be interested in the other courses in the Digital Skills for the Workplace collection from the University of Leeds and the Institute of Coding.
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Discover essential presentation techniques
Need to deliver an important presentation at work?
On this two-week course, you’ll discover techniques to organise your ideas, communicate a cohesive message, and identify the right tools to deliver your presentation.
Whether you’re presenting in an interview, meeting, or with customers, you’ll learn how to clearly articulate your ideas.
Improve your storytelling techniques and calm your presentation nerves
You’ll identify the tools and techniques you can use to build your confidence and improve your presentation.
You’ll learn storytelling skills to create a memorable presentation and discover mindfulness tips for managing your nerves so you can deliver your message with ease.
To help improve your delivery style, you’ll learn how to create effective slides that support your message in what could be a high-stakes situation.
Learn from industry professionals and the University of Leeds
Supported by experts, you’ll gain top insights into what makes a standout presentation.
By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to take complicated information and turn it into a clear and confident presentation.
This course is designed for people who have some digital skills but would like to build on them. You may be looking to improve your career prospects or you are established in your career and want to boost your confidence in using digital technology in the workplace.
Taught by
Molly Bridge
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