Empathic listening, listening personality, listening skills

HALF-DAY WORKSHOP

For 6 to 20 participants at your place of business

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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

Hearing is an ability, listening is a behavior, and empathic listening is an acquired skill. It will help you build rapport with others and create stronger relationships.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

People who listen to others

YOU WILL LEARN TO:

  • Be more understanding of others
  • Reflect the content of interpersonal messages
  • Interpret the challenges of non-verbal communication and make them work effectively

COURSE OUTLINE

Your Listening Personality

  • Distinguish between active and empathic listening
  • Assess your listening personality
  • Identify your challenges in listening
  • Understanding what happens if the message senders knows you’re NOT listening

Steps to Improving your Listening Skills

  • Stop, Look, Listen
  • Responding with empathy
  • Strategies for empathetic listening
  • Reflecting content by paraphrasing
  • Reflecting feelings by paraphrasing

Empathetic Listening

  • Understanding characteristics
  • Exhibit listening behaviours
  • Respond with empathy
  • Use non-verbal behaviours of an empathic listener
  • Create an action plan

METHODS TO BE USED

Program delivery will appeal to all adult learning styles to encourage active participation and learning.

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Course Code: CSP505

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