The four-week course includes interactive lectures, small group workshops and individualized feedback sessions.
- 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 all your peers in the program and receive live feedback from Dr. Tannenbaum.
- Small group workshops provide opportunities to present in front of three to five peers and a communication coach.
- Individualized coaching sessions and video analyses provide specific observations about your communication strengths and opportunities for improvement. You will work with a communication coach to develop strategies to achieve your communication goals by analyzing your video recorded speeches.
| Week # | DATE | TIME | SESSION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 |
January 5, 2021 January 7, 2021 |
10:00AM - 1:00PM 10:00AM - 11:00AM |
Principles of Powerful Communication Small Group Workshop |
| Week 2 |
January 12, 2021 January 14, 2021 |
10:00AM - 1:00PM 10:00AM - 11:00AM |
Delivery Styles and Answering Questions Small Group Workshop |
| Week 3 |
January 19, 2021 January 21, 2021 |
10:00AM - 1:00PM 10:00AM - 11:00AM |
Theories of Persuasion/Speaking to Get an Action Small Group Workshop |
| Week 4 |
January 26, 2021 January 28, 2021 |
10:00AM - 1:00PM 10:00AM - 11:30AM |
Speaking to Change People's Minds Final Speeches and Feedback |
Individual sessions of 30 minutes per participant will be scheduled each week at a time that is convenient for the participant and their coach.