Advanced Communication for Leaders

A section of a mind mapping diagram centered by a cartoon guy holding a microphone.

Tree diagram of tips on public speaking. (Courtesy of staroversky on flickr. License: CC BY-NC.)

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MIT Course Number

15.281

As Taught In

Spring 2016

Level

Graduate

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Course Description

This course introduces interactive oral and interpersonal communication skills critical to leaders, including strategies for presenting to a hostile audience, running effective and productive meetings, active listening, and contributing to group decision-making. There are team-run classes on chosen communication topics, and an individual analysis of leadership qualities and characteristics. Students deliver an oral presentation and an executive summary, both aimed at a business audience.

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Neal Hartman. 15.281 Advanced Communication for Leaders. Spring 2016. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCourseWare, https://ocw.mit.edu. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.


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