Communication Skills Workshop | Ann Arbor, MI

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm UTC-05:00

For venue details reach us at [email protected] | Ann Arbor

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Communication Skills Workshop | Ann Arbor, MI
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About this Event
Professional Communication for Today’s Workplace
Best For

This program is ideal for:

Early to mid-career professionals Individual contributors

New team leads


Delivery Style

The learning experience is highly practical, skill-oriented, and focused on building real workplace confidence.


Outcome Level

Participants develop stronger workplace effectiveness, improved professional confidence, and greater clarity in daily communication.


Program Positioning

Strong communication is no longer just a soft skill—it is a career-critical capability. This intermediate-level program is designed for professionals who want to improve how they communicate in their everyday work environment, including emails, meetings, feedback discussions, and collaboration.

The program strengthens core business communication skills, builds professional confidence, and helps eliminate common habits that often slow down progress at work.

This program is particularly valuable for professionals transitioning into:

Client-facing responsibilities Team coordination roles

High-visibility project environments

✅ Well suited for professionals with 0–6 years of experience

✅ Ideal for those preparing for client-facing or leadership responsibilities



LEARNING STRUCTURE (8 HOURS)
Block 1 — Foundations of Modern Workplace Communication

This session establishes a strong professional foundation by helping learners understand how communication works in today’s hybrid, digital, and fast-moving workplaces. It highlights the most

common communication mistakes that weaken professionalism, trust, and credibility.

Participants explore the role of intent, tone, perception, and impact in daily communication and understand how miscommunication leads to:

Delays Rework

Workplace friction

The session also helps participants identify personal communication habits that restrict professional growth and learn how to adapt communication style across different workplace situations.

✅ Outcome: Strong professional foundation and clear communication self-awareness.



Block 2 — Clear & Professional Business Writing

This session focuses on writing emails and workplace messages that are clear, purposeful, and professional. Participants learn how to:

Structure effective workplace emails and messages

Write subject lines that encourage timely and accurate responses Manage tone when communicating with:

Seniors

Peers Clients

Avoid vague messaging, emotional wording, and over-explaining Write professional:

Follow-ups Clarifications Escalations

Practical rewriting exercises are included using real workplace communication examples.

✅ Outcome: Clean, confident, and professional written communication.



Block 3 — Confident Speaking & Active Listening

This block focuses on strengthening everyday verbal communication. It helps participants build confidence in daily workplace conversations and discussions while improving the ability to listen with clarity instead of reacting emotionally.

Participants also learn to:

Ask structured and meaningful workplace questions Express disagreement respectfully and constructively Communicate clearly in:

Workplace conversations Work updates

Day-to-day coordination

✅ Outcome: Improved confidence, clarity, and overall communication effectiveness.



Block 4 — Effective Meetings & Short Presentations

This session develops the skills needed to communicate clearly and confidently in meetings and through short presentations. It covers:

Preparation techniques for structured communication Speaking concisely without rambling

Delivering short, structured updates and presentations Maintaining professionalism in:

Virtual meetings

Hybrid environments

Handling interruptions and topic shifts professionally Avoiding over-talking and under-speaking

✅ Outcome: Stronger visibility, presence, and participation in workplace interactions.



Block 5 — Giving & Receiving Feedback Professionally

This session builds the ability to handle feedback in a mature and professional manner. Participants learn how to:

Deliver feedback without sounding aggressive or personal Receive feedback without defensiveness or emotional withdrawal Handle daily workplace disagreements calmly and maturely Manage feedback during:

Performance discussions

Work corrections

Relationship-sensitive situations

Use feedback to strengthen professional relationships

✅ Outcome: Greater emotional maturity, professionalism, and collaboration skills.



Block 6 — AI-Assisted Communication Basics

This session introduces the responsible use of AI tools in workplace communication. Participants learn how to:

Use AI tools for: Emails Reports Summaries

Understand what should always remain human-written Edit AI-generated content for:

Tone Accuracy

Professionalism

Avoid risks such as: Over-dependence Incorrect messaging

Loss of personal voice

✅ Outcome: Smart, responsible, and controlled use of AI in workplace communication.



Block 7 — Cross-Cultural Communication & Workplace Etiquette

This session builds awareness of how communication styles vary across cultures and professional environments. It covers:

Awareness of different communication styles across cultures Proper email, chat, and meeting etiquette

Respectful and inclusive workplace language Sensitivity toward:

Professional hierarchy

Cultural expectations Workplace boundaries

Stronger communication in global and remote environments

✅ Outcome: Professional, respectful, and culturally aware workplace behavior.



Block 8 — Personal Confidence & Workplace Presence

The final session focuses on confidence and professional presence. Participants learn how to: Reduce nervousness in professional communication

Build a strong and positive communication identity Strengthen:

Voice clarity

Body language awareness Become more comfortable in:

Workplace discussions Presentations

High-visibility situations

Create a 30-day personal communication improvement plan

✅ Outcome: Career confidence, executive presence foundation, and growth readiness.



✅ What You Will Walk Away With

Participants complete the program with:

Greater confidence in daily workplace communication Stronger visibility in professional interactions

Fewer misunderstandings and smoother collaboration

A clear personal communication improvement plan

A Knowledge Que Course Completion Certificate (8 PDUs)



✅ Certification (Delivery-Neutral & Legally Safe)

On successful completion of the program, learners receive:

Knowledge Que – Course Completion Certificate Recognition of 8 Professional Development Units (PDUs) A digital certificate suitable for:

LinkedIn

Resume & Portfolio Professional Profiles

Issued by Knowledge Que – Powered by Experts



✅ Why Knowledge Que

Expert-led, practical training Real-world workplace scenarios

Skill-focused learning with immediate application Programs designed specifically for modern professionals



Copyright

© Knowledge Que. All rights reserved. No part of this material may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted without prior written permission.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

For venue details reach us at [email protected], [email protected], Ann Arbor, United States

Tickets

USD 778.50 to USD 830.35

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