Gender Communication

Discussions about gender roles and their dynamics have been increasing in the public sphere, and leaders should know how those dynamics play out in the workplace. This course on "Gender Communication" details how the norms around gender created by culture and society informs the different ways men and women communicate in the workplace, how they act out leadership, and how they handle conflict. Use this course to help you gain more awareness around the dynamics of your team, any gender communication issues that arise, and how to improve gender communication in the workplace.

In order to be a better leader, it's important to know how differences in communication can affect your team. This course gives an overview on how basic communication works, including different methods of communication like the linear model or transactional model. Then it focuses on how communication varies between gender — like men being more direct and focused on outcome, while women are more collaborative and focus on relationship-building. Learn gender differences in verbal and nonverbal communication, conflict resolution, and power dynamics. This course also presents the challenges that socially assumed gender roles can present, like the barriers that arise when women seek out leadership positions. Become more informed around how gender affects communication in the workplace so you can better maximize your team’s potential, and make sure no one is being misunderstood.