PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This course aims to equip you with the skills you need to demonstrate credibility in your interactions with staff at all levels of  your organization, especially senior leadership. Through this  highly interactive experience, you will learn how to drive business results and build lasting partnerships in your organization  by using proven relationship-building, communication and presentation skills. You will engage in extensive practice sessions  and receive individualized feedback in the classroom to help you  polish your skills before applying them on the job. On the final  day of the course, you will demonstrate what you have learned  by delivering a 15-minute presentation on camera and in front of  your peers. Following this program, you will re-watch and reflect  on your presentation, along with your cohorts’ feedback, to continue your development.
 
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
This program is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to:
Describe the importance of credibility in effective communication and influence by HR leaders.
Assess the image you present to other leaders and identify ways to enhance your image.
Develop strategies and approaches for building effective relationships with business leaders.
Prepare and present a proposal to senior leaders, stakeholders, and the board that will position ideas for acceptance.
Make your ideas appealing to others and use influence and advocacy skills to affect decisions
 
PROGRAM OUTLINE
SECTION 1: Introduction
 
SECTION 2: Credibility and Communication
Components of effective communication and impact
Types of attitudes and behaviors to influence
Global implications
 
SECTION 3: Your Image
Building credibility
Behaviors and attitudes that decrease credibility
Communicating with impact
 
SECTION 4: Organize Your Thoughts
Communication creating an impression
Distractors to watch for
Expanding your message
Preparing your message
Communicating with executives
 
SECTION 5: Prepare to Present to the Executive Team/ Board of Directors
 
SECTION 6: Presentation to the Executive Team/Board of Directors
 
SECTION 7: Presentation Delivery
 
SECTION 8: Develop Effective Relationships with Leaders
Five-step trust-building process
Developing relationships
 
SECTION 9: Communicate Difficult Messages
 
SECTION 10: Conclusion
 
Recertification
SHRM: 15 PDCs