#general

Thread

Carol J Alexander July 01, 2024 at 12:50 PM

I’m looking for a course to help me communicate better with co-workers and upper management when 1. sharing ideas, 2. questioning down-from-the-top directives, and 3. reviewing others’ work. Oral is good but since I’m a remote worker, I need help with written communication as well. Anyone know of something on LinkedIn Learning, Udemy, and the like?

Nadine Heir July 01, 2024 at 02:16 PM

I don't have a set course in this but I have trained other writers in what you're asking, after years in corporate. If you'd like to set up a 1:1 mentor session I'd be thrilled to help:
https://topmate.io/writewiser/347540

Kai Davis July 03, 2024 at 06:05 PM

> 1. sharing ideas, 2. questioning down-from-the-top directives, and 3. reviewing others’ work.
Not a linkedin/online course, but it's a book that charged my life and how I communicate.

Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg

Ten stars. Incredibly good book for communicating with co-workers and upper management.

> What is Violent Communication?
>

> If “violent” means acting in ways that result in hurt or harm, then much of how we communicate—judging others, bullying, having racial bias, blaming, finger pointing, discriminating, speaking without listening, criticizing others or ourselves, name-calling, reacting when angry, using political rhetoric, being defensive or judging who’s “good/bad” or what’s “right/wrong” with people—could indeed be called “violent communication.”
>

> What is Nonviolent Communication?
> NVC is a communication tool with the goal of first creating empathy in the conversation. The idea is that once people hear one another, it will be much easier to talk about a solution which satisfies all parties' fundamental needs. The goal is interpersonal harmony and obtaining knowledge for future cooperation.

Carol J Alexander July 05, 2024 at 09:46 PM

👍

Carol J Alexander July 05, 2024 at 09:47 PM

Thanks, Kai. I’ll check it out. I did find something on LinkedIn on communication for introverts that had some helpful points.