{"id":13557,"date":"2025-09-29T14:15:06","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T18:15:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/?page_id=13557"},"modified":"2025-10-02T11:40:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T15:40:17","slug":"listen-up","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/listen-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Listen Up: How to Recharge Your Communication Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero   cl-has-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-hero-proper\"><div class=\"overlay\"><div class=\"block\"><h1>Listen UP<\/h1><p>How to Recharge Your Communication Skills<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"still\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1679\/listen-up.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls-container\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-icon\" title=\"Accessibility controls\">Accessibility controls<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-motion-control cl-accessibility-control-hidden\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Pause motion\">Pause motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">On<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Play motion\">Play motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Off<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-contrast-control\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Increase text contrast\">Increase text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Standard<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Reset text contrast\">Reset text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">High<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-system-setting\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle\" title=\"Apply my preferences site-wide\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle-label\">Apply site-wide<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<div class=\"cl-tiles halves\">\n<div>\n<h1><strong>Program Overview<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>In today\u2019s fast-paced professional world, clear and thoughtful communication is more essential than ever. This powerful session helps professionals strengthen their communication by focusing on two often-overlooked but essential skills: active listening and intentional message delivery.<\/p>\n<p>Participants will learn how to connect more meaningfully with colleagues, clients, and teams by reducing misunderstandings, enhancing clarity, and building trust.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ready to transform how your team listens, speaks, and connects?<\/strong> This session brings practical tools and fresh perspectives to elevate everyday communication into a strategic advantage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Partner with us<\/h1><p>We believe in the power of collaboration. By partnering with OSI, you\u2019ll receive customized solutions tailored to your unique business needs. From initial consultation to implementation and evaluation, we\u2019re with you every step of the way.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<p><\/p>\n<p>Discover how our programs can transform your organization and unlock new opportunities for growth.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n<a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/contact\/\" title=\"\">Contact our team<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>Benefits and Outcomes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Participants will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Develop Active Listening Techniques<\/strong>: Learn to truly hear and understand others, fostering deeper engagement and minimizing miscommunication.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Deliver Messages with Impact<\/strong>: Ensure ideas are not just expressed\u2014but received\u2014as intended.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Reduce Communication Breakdowns<\/strong>: Identify and address common barriers to clarity and connection.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Adapt with Intention<\/strong>: Tailor communication styles to meet others where they are, improving rapport and responsiveness.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Build Trust and Credibility<\/strong>: Respond thoughtfully and empathetically to increase connection, collaboration, and influence.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Customization and Implementation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1794\"><strong data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1794\">Ideal For<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This program is ideal for professionals across all industries who rely on strong communication to succeed, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>People managers and team leaders<\/li>\n<li>Customer-facing professionals (sales, service, support)<\/li>\n<li>Project managers and cross-functional collaborators<\/li>\n<li>Executives and emerging leaders<\/li>\n<li>HR, L&amp;D, and internal communications professionals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2008\"><strong data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2008\">Format Options<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2115\"><strong data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2040\">Keynote:<\/strong> High-impact overview with actionable insights and audience interaction.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2252\"><strong data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2148\">Workshop:<\/strong> Deeper exploration with practical exercises, group discussion, and real-time skill-building.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Why Choose This Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re leading a team, collaborating across functions, or managing client relationships, this program will transform how you interact and influence through communication.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cl-tiles halves\">\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Program Overview In today\u2019s fast-paced professional world, clear and thoughtful communication is more essential than ever. 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