| Dates Offered | Time | Locatio n | Target Audience |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 29\, 2026 | 9 a. m. – 12 p.m. | Link in the Loop 621 N. Skinker Blvd Suite 300 St. Louis\, MO 63130 RM 301 | A
ll WashU Staff (Leading Self\, Others\, or the Organization)< /td> |
This course is a part of the Self-Leadership Learn ing Path\, a curated learning journey for WashU staff who want to lead with purpose\, confidence and impact – no matter their role. This path offers s ix engaging instructor-led workshops (available virtually and in person) an d three flexible on-demand courses\, all designed to help you build the min dset\, skillset and habits to lead from within. The sessions within the pat h do not need to be taken in a specific order\, allowing y ou to progress at your own pace and based on your interests. These courses are available to all WashU staff and faculty at all levels.
Course Description: This comprehensive course is designed to enhance your communication ski lls and elevate your ability to influence and persuade effectively in the w orkplace. Throughout the course\, you will learn to craft clear\, concise m essages tailored to diverse audiences\, while developing active listening s kills and mastering nonverbal communication to foster stronger interpersona l connections. In addition\, the course delves into the fundamentals of inf luence and persuasion and how to apply them skillfully. You’ll gain practic al tools to enhance your credibility\, appeal to emotion\, and implement a proven 3-step persuasion framework. Emphasizing the paradox that to increas e influence\, you must give away some control\, this course equips individu als with the insights and strategies needed to become confident\, impactful communicators and influential leaders.
Participants will:
Audience: This class is for all Wa shington University in St. Louis staff and faculty at any level (Leading Se lf\, Others\, or the Organization )
With a backgro und in professorship\, research\, and expertise in higher education leaders hip\, along with a doctorate in the field\, Juman enjoys delivering\, facil itating\, and teaching courses that develop WashU employees’ critical think ing\, creativity\, interdisciplinary collaboration\, problem-solving\, and communication skills. She incorporates theory and practice into her teachin g to allow for practical exploration of real-life situations. Additionally\ , she actively fosters collaboration and strives to achieve organizational goals aligned with WashU’s mission and vision.
Questions:
Contact HR-LearnandDevelop@wustl.edu
No-Show and Late Cancellation Fees: Cancellations received less than five (5) business days prior to scheduled class will re sult in a $50 cancellation fee charged to their department. If you’re no lo nger able to attend\, please drop your registratio n in Workday Learning.
In case of illness or another emergency\, please contact HR-LearnandDe velop@wustl.edu. Exceptions to the above guidelines are on a case-b y-case basis at the discretion of the L&D team
All programs are subject to change.