Postgraduate - UnitGSB9001 - Personal development - critical thinking and communication

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6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Business and Economics
Offered	Caulfield First semester 2012 (Day) Caulfield First semester 2012 (Evening) Caulfield Second semester 2012 (Day) Caulfield Second semester 2012 (Evening)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Cristina Neesham

Synopsis

In this unit you will explore the main issues associated with communication and critical thinking in organisations, and the factors affecting effectiveness in these areas in a workplace environment. The unit addresses interpersonal communication skills, and examines theory and practice with regard to maintaining effective interpersonal relationships. You will also learn how to improve clarity in thinking and communication by using critical thinking and reasoning skills, to enhance the persuasive quality of arguments required in business communication.

Outcomes

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

increase awareness of the role of interpersonal communication in organisations and the factors that influence it
extend personal communication skills such as listening, non-verbal communication, persuasion in oral presentations, conflict resolution and negotiation
develop the capacity to both identify and avoid cognitive and communication biases
critically examine the principles of ethical communication and their application in organisational life
effectively analyse, evaluate and present ideas and arguments in writing.