Tree diagram of tips on public speaking. (Courtesy of staroversky on flickr. License: CC BY-NC.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. Neal Hartman
MIT Course Number
15.281
As Taught In
Spring 2016
Level
Graduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
This course introduces interactive oral and interpersonal communication skills critical to leaders, including strategies for presenting to a hostile audience, running effective and productive meetings, active listening, and contributing to group decision-making. There are team-run classes on chosen communication topics, and an individual analysis of leadership qualities and characteristics. Students deliver an oral presentation and an executive summary, both aimed at a business audience.
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