Week 1

• Evaluate the role of effective communication in an organization.
• Compare internal and external target audiences in organizational communication.
• Analyze the role of communication in preparing learners for the global workplace.
• Examine the role of perception and justification in business communication.

Week 2

• Examine team dynamics and best practices for communication and collaboration.
• Compare appropriate nonverbal communication and effective listening skills for organizational communication.
• Determine diversity and multicultural challenges that may impact effective communication.
• Assess the importance of developing cultural competency when communicating in diverse environments.

Week 3

• Compare audience-centered message creation and language choice.
• Design an effective messaging strategy based on an audience-centered approach.
• Generate effective content and style in organizational communication.
• Determine the impact of social media on organization communication.

Week 4

• Compose effective informational and persuasive messages.
• Design ways to successfully convey controversial or sensitive information.
• Apply appropriate writing processes to organizational communication.

Week 5

• Examine the processes for planning and writing reports and proposals.
• Determine effective presentation skills.
• Evaluate electronic media and technology available for teaching and training.
• Demonstrate presentation and technology skills.

Week 6

• Determine ethical issues in the field of adult education and training.
• Evaluate personal codes of ethics in organizational communication.
• Assess the importance of maintaining ethical practices in the organizational communication process.
• Examine current trends and professional organizations in the adult education and training field