The five-week course includes interactive lectures, application activities with individualized feedback in small groups, and 1:1 coaching.
- Interactive lectures are delivered by Dr. Tannenbaum and will include the principles of effective communication distilled from best practices and academic research. You will also have the opportunity to present in front of a small group of your peers in the program and receive live feedback from Dr. Tannenbaum.
- Individualized coaching sessions and video analyses provide specific observations about your communication strengths and opportunities for improvement.
Fall 2024 Schedule
| Session | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Elements of Powerful Communication | Thursday, October 10, 2024 | 5:00pm - 6:30pm |
| Application Activity: Speeches of Introduction | Tuesday, October 15, 2024 | 5:00pm - 9:30pm* |
| Tactics to Persuade & Influence | Thursday, October 17, 2024 | 5:00pm - 6:30pm |
| 1:1 Coaching Session 1 | Self-Scheduled | 30 minutes/person |
| Delivery Styles and Answering Questions | Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 5:00pm - 6:30pm |
| Application Activity: Speech to Persuade or Influence Session 1 | Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | 5:00pm - 8:30pm** |
| Application Activity: Speech to Persuade or Influence Session 2 | Thursday, October 31, 2024 | 5:00pm - 8:30pm*** |
| 1:1 Coaching Session 2 | Self-Scheduled | 30 minutes/person |
| Application Activity: Final Speeches + Wrap Up | Thursday, November 7, 2024 | 5:00pm - 8:30pm**** |
*120 minutes per group. Groups 1 & 2 (15 people): 5:00-7:00 p.m. Groups 3 & 4 (15 people): 7:30-9:30 p.m.
**90 minutes per group. Group 1 (7-8 people): 5:00-6:30 p.m. Group 2 (7-8 people): 7:00-8:30 p.m.
***90 minutes per group. Group 3 (7-8 people): 5:00-6:30 p.m. Group 4 (7-8 people): 7:00-8:30 p.m.
****90 minutes per group. Group 1 & 2 (15 people): 5:00-6:30pm Groups 3 & 4 (15 people): 7:00-8:30pm