Personal Development and Communication

Personal development and communication is something that lasts a lifetime. It provides a way for people to evaluate their skills and qualities and also think about their aims in life. They can also set goals and maximise on their skills and potential.

 Communication, by definition is the “simple act of transferring information from one place, person or group to another.” Whether you realise it or not, the act of communication is one that has a lot to do with personal development in pretty much every sphere of life, but when it comes to the professional aspect, this weighs even more.

Communication and personality

Individuals with good communication skills will have better or more impressive personalities that those who tend to have issues in communicating. This is due to the fact that they do not have any challenges in interacting with others. Those of us who do have effective communication skills, will be able to hold conversations rather easily with others be it their friends, family or colleagues.

Effective communication and interpersonal relationships

Effective communication is pivotal in strengthening the relationships among individuals. It is also noted to improve the quality of interpersonal relationships among people.

The right selection of language

It is important that you select the right language in order to maintain effective communication skills. You ideally need to know what you are speaking about with clarity. You should not use language that seems impolite or could hurt the feelings of another person.

Active listening

We all have a tendency to forget that communication is a two-way process. We fall into the trap of ‘broadcasting’, where we just issue a message, and fail to listen to the response. Quite a lot of the time, we are not really listening to others in conversation, but thinking about what we plan to say next.

Read body language

A lot of the messages that we pass among each other are communicated non-verbally. Estimates even put this at almost 80%. Therefore, it is very important to have a good understanding of non-verbal communication especially when you are conversing over calls or messages. Non-verbal communication is also often considered to be body language but it also encompasses a lot more. For instance things like the tone and pitch of your voice, body movements, maintaining eye contact, your posture, the facial expressions and even things like sweating or fidgeting can be counted in.

We have the perfect way to help you improve your personal development and communication skills both.

Pearson BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Management and Leadership

The Pearson BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Management and Leadership is designed to provide you the opportunity to advance your career across a range of industries. You will receive a professional qualification at the completion of this course. Getting certified in this Diploma will let you reach senior employment positions. If you aspire to take on senior job roles, you can study further in the same area or related vocational area. The certification will improve your skills and knowledge in management and leadership which may be required for your desired career choice.

The Pearson BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Management and Leadership is ideal if you want to develop your technical knowledge and managerial expertise in people, performance and processes effectively within an organisation. If you are already employed in leadership and management roles such as Business Manager, Area Manager or Business Improvement Manager, this is an excellent course for your career. You can use this certification to become competent in your job role and enhance your knowledge in leadership and management, personal and professional development, resource planning and developing productive working relationships. The course will effectively discuss conflict resolution, performance management and conflict management within the organisation.

Pearson BTEC Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership (RQF)

The Pearson BTEC Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership is a more extensive qualification that is designed to expand your knowledge of effective management skills. This course is an extension of the Award in Strategic Management and Leadership and will equip you with the skills and knowledge to focus on specific management areas that apply to you and the workplace. If you want to enhance your managerial skills and knowledge, this programme is an excellent choice for you. The Level 7 Certificate will give you a strong understanding of the roles and responsibilities of strategic management, with a specific focus on leadership. The qualification is suitable for Senior Managers who are responsible to implement organisational strategy and achieve effective performance in a working environment. The course will help you develop your understanding of strategic management and leadership, while equipping you with the skills, knowledge and qualities required to work across a wide spectrum of sectors.

The Pearson BTEC Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership and Leadership is an in-depth course for anyone who aspires to gain senior managerial roles in an organisation, or those who are already employed in this capacity but want to expand their high level of understanding of strategic management and leadership. You also have the opportunity to pursue your own personal development or progress onto other professional qualifications.

The Pearson BTEC Level 7 Certificate extends the work-related focus from the Pearson BTEC Level 7 Award and covers some of the knowledge and practical skills required for a particular vocational sector. The Pearson BTEC Level 7 Certificate offers an engaging programme for those who are clear about the vocational area they want to learn more about. These learners may wish to extend their programme through a complementary NVQ or study of other related vocational or personal and social development qualifications. 

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