{"id":8168,"date":"2026-02-17T14:14:28","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:14:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/future-edge\/?page_id=8168"},"modified":"2026-02-18T14:28:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T19:28:55","slug":"strategic-communications-for-leaders-program-outline","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/future-edge\/all-programs\/strategic-communications-for-leaders\/strategic-communications-for-leaders-program-outline\/","title":{"rendered":"Strategic Communications for Leaders – Program Outline"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n Strategic Communications for Leaders – Program Outline\n <\/h1>\n \n \n\n
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Strategic Communications for Leaders<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/header>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

Module 1 – Transforming your organization with strategic employee communication<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This session shows leaders how internal communication shapes culture, performance, the employee experience, and ultimately the organization\u2019s reputation from the inside out. Participants explore a people-first approach grounded in human motivation, gaining insight into what employees truly need to stay engaged, productive, and resilient in times of change. The morning concludes with a practical framework for moving from reactive messaging to deliberate, strategic communication that aligns purpose, priorities, and behaviour \u2014 enabling leaders to translate intent into everyday action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Module 2 – Creating clarity, connection, motivation, and <\/strong>engagement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This session equips leaders with the practical principles and tools needed to communicate clearly, credibly, and effectively in a noisy, fast-moving environment. Participants learn what trustworthy, human communication looks like in practice, how the brain processes information and why some messages stick while others are ignored, and how to choose channels that reduce confusion rather than amplify it. The morning concludes with a focus on listening as a leadership capability \u2014 exploring how psychological safety and genuine employee voice strengthen decision-making, innovation, and trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Module 3 – The skills and mindsets effective leaders need today and how your words, actions, and presence shape the employee experience and drive business results<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This session focuses on the leader\u2019s personal role in creating clarity, trust, and alignment. Leaders learn how to use their voice effectively and how to support managers as critical links in the communication ecosystem. The morning culminates in developing the skills and mindsets needed to communicate with authenticity, clarity, and courage \u2014 especially when facing difficult decisions, uncertainty, or strong emotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One-on-one leadership consulting session<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Develop a personal communication strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What participants will get:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • A personalized communication strategy designed to build trust, clarity, and performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • A clear understanding of how to communicate effectively that is authentic to their leadership style, personality, and strengths.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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