The Partnership for Worker Education offers classes in communication and leadership that help workers develop the skills to improve workplace interactions, team-building skills, and leadership traits. Classes focus on in-class participation and practice, and expose learners to a wide variety of communication, work, and leadership styles.
Certificates are offered for classes that prepare workers for advancement and increased leadership on the job. Topics addressed include listening and speaking skills, facilitating group meetings, navigating difficult conversations, conflict management, and differences in cultural communication styles.
Workplace communication and leadership classes include:
- Crucial Conversations
- Communication and Leadership
- Giving Voice to Workers’ Issues
- Leadership Styles
- Navigating Difficult Conversations
- Practicing Difficult Dialogues
- Public Speaking
- Speak Up!
- Time and Project Management
Questions? Please contact Communications and Campus Career Growth Coordinator Leslie Fraser at lfraser@umass.ed
