Connected Communications
The Connected Communications Model provides six steps for increased influence and impact.
Participants will learn how to apply these steps, when seeking to influence how others think, decide, or act and when reflecting on the efforts of others to influence their own thinking, decisions, and actions.
The Connected Communications model and materials are based on the Connected Leadership Framework©, an evidence-based model for leadership development that can also be used to guide effective communications.
It is a well-established tenet of human communications that we get more of what we want and need from others when we try to provide what others want and need. In fact, we really can’t have open and reciprocal communication without awareness of the other person’s interests, desires, and style of communicating. This course is designed to provide actionable techniques, tools, and practice to be better prepared to communicate effectively and with influence.
Connected communicators:
intend for their exchanges with others to be positive, purposeful, and mutually influential. Influence begins with clarity about an intention to connect. This intent provides the forward momentum for all exchanges.
identify as someone who uses connecting language and behavior over command, paternalistic, maternalistic, or control language and behavior. They believe in communicating in ways that are open and reciprocal.
practice examination to understand themselves, the other parties and the context in which they interact.
practice exploration to ensure they are well equipped to consider the perspectives of all parties and to propose multiple options for solving their problems, reconciling their differences, or enhancing collaboration.
enlist others by demonstrating they are trustworthy and working diligently on how they frame a vision for the future, define the purpose of a project, or establish expectations and standards for performance.
are effective at execution. This includes the execution of the actual conversation, and the execution of the decisions and behaviors about which they are communicating.