Capturing the Attention of Senior Executives


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number
Expertise Level



Overview/Description
Does your job require you to communicate critical information to c-suite executives, such as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)? Perhaps you have opportunities to influence executive decision making, but don't know how best to deliver your message. In order to make the most of your communication with senior executives, you need to be prepared. In this course, you'll learn how to shape your message so it's communicated clearly to your organization’s c suite. You’ll discover how to build your credibility with those at the senior level, such as the CFO, CIO, and COO. And you'll explore how to approach and plan meetings with senior executives, and how to make your case – whether it's with an elevator pitch or a formal report.

Target Audience
Anyone who wants to develop or refine their skills for communicating effectively with the "C" Level

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
0.5

Lesson Objectives

Capturing the Attention of Senior Executives

  • identify key areas to focus on when preparing to communicate with an executive
  • determine which basic principles for communicating with senior executives have been used in a situation
  • recognize how to build your credibility with senior executives
  • plan how to conduct a meeting with senior executives
  • match communication platforms to their characteristics
  • determine whether relevant guidelines have been followed when communicating with an elevator pitch or a presentation
  • recognize when to make a report or a proposal to senior executives
  • use techniques to get the attention of senior executives
  • Course Number:
    comm_49_a01_bs_enus

    Expertise Level
    Everyone