Communications & Team Building

Communication

Course Information Cr Hrs
Lunch & Learn: Dos & Don'ts of Email

Learn what to do and what not do when using email effectively and appropriately.

 Course  Dates  Times  Location  Cost
 WDB 240  Dec 7; W  11:30-1:pm  TBD  $15

MBTI - Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a self-report questionnaire. With over 50 years of research and development, the MBTI is the most widely used instrument for understanding normal personality differences. Because it explains basic patterns in human functioning, the MBTI is used for a wide variety of purposes including the following:

  • Behavioral and motivational development
  • Team building
  • Management and leadership training
  • Coaching
  • Problem solving
  • Diversity and multicultural training

 Course  Dates & Times
 WDB 306  Call for dates & times; 417-447-8888

Interpersonal Communication Skills

Education opens doors, but a person's ability to work well with others and communicate will determine the optimum success of individuals and their companies.

 Course  Dates & Times
 TRDP 325  Call or email for more information, 417-447-8888 or cec@otc.edu

Effective Communication for Managers

Polish your communication skills and tailor your content and style appropriately for different audiences and different communication styles. Learn to communicate effectively with your staff an senior management to gain better outcomes and align your department with your company's goals and objectives. 

Book:  Pocket Guide to Technical Communication (5th edition), by William S. Pfeiffer. Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-13-506396-5

 Course  Dates  Location  Cost
 WDB 701  Jun 18-Jul 14  Online  $199
 WDB 701  Aug 20-Sep 15  Online  $199
 WDB 701  Oct 1-27  Online  $199

12 CEUs
Bridging the Misunderstanding Gap

This popular workshop blends humor with wisdom in the exploration of personality traits and styles. You'll learn how to use this information to build stronger and more effective teams and departments. A very interactive program.

 Course  Dates  Times  Location  Cost
 CEB 255  March 25  9a-12pm  TBD  $59

Managing Four Generations

For the first time there are four generations working side-by-side in the workplace. Each generation has distinct attitudes, expectations, habits and motivational buttons. Learn how to communicate with the different generations to eliminate major confrontations and misunderstandings.

 Course  Dates & Times
 TRDP 250  Call or email for more information, 417-447-8888 or cec@otc.edu

Cutting Edge of Change

Take a look at change and the natural transitions in our lives that cause resistance. Learn how to use this information to restructure your perspective on change and how to embrace the chaos in growth. Learn about the stages of change, how to use change to improve our lives and influence others to make changes.

 Course  Dates  Times  Location  Cost
 CEB 256  March 25  1-4pm  TBD  $59

Building Teams in the Workplace

Course Information Cr Hrs
Team Building

Training will include attitude, building a team, stages of team growth, team dynamics, along with training activities and videos.

 Course  Dates  Times  Location  Cost
 TRDP 310 01  Oct 20  12-5:00 pm  CWD  $229

Team Building Skills

Many organizations recognize the benefits teams bring but do not properly consider what it takes to get a team moving in the right direction. This course examines best practices in team planning, configuration and empowerment. A necessity in today's high tech world, this course covers virtual teams and modes of communication. Finally, it covers the nuts and bolts of effective meeting strategies.

Book:  The Team-Building Tool Kit (2nd edition), by Deborah Mackin, American Management Association, ISBN 0-8144-7439-6

 Course  Dates  Location  Cost
 WDB 706  Jun 18-Jul 14  Online  $199
 WDB 706  Aug 20-Sep 15  Online  $199
 WDB 706  Oct 1-27  Online  $199

12 CEUs