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Communication & Soft Skills

Clear writing, confident speaking, stakeholder management, and collaboration—practical skills that lift individual and team performance.

Who it’s for

Graduates • ICs • People Managers • Client-Facing

Early Career

Master professional writing and presentation basics to stand out early.

Functional ICs

Translate technical work into business impact for stakeholders and clients.

Managers & Leads

Run effective 1:1s, give feedback, and influence across functions.

Program Tracks

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Business Writing

  • Plain-language structure & flow
  • Emails, briefs, reports & SOPs
  • Templates and tone guides
Beginner
2–3 wks

Presentations & Speaking

  • Storyline, slides & visual clarity
  • Delivery, voice & presence
  • Handling Q&A & objections
Beginner/Intermediate
2–4 wks

Stakeholders & Collaboration

  • Stakeholder mapping & influence
  • Meetings, feedback & conflict
  • Cross-functional decision-making
Intermediate
3–4 wks

Modules, Outcomes & Assessment

Portfolio-first
Module What you’ll do Assessment Level
Writing for Impact Turn a complex idea into a concise memo; structure, headings, summaries, and calls-to-action. 2-page memo + redline rationale Beginner
Email & SOP Essentials Write clear stakeholder emails and SOPs with checklists and ownership. Email pack + SOP template Beginner
Presentation Storylining Craft a short slide deck; build a narrative, visuals and speaker notes. 6–8 slide deck + 5-min talk Beginner
Voice & Delivery Practice delivery, pacing and presence; manage nerves and Q&A. Recorded talk + feedback log Beginner/Intermediate
Stakeholder Influence Map stakeholders, design meetings, and frame trade-offs to drive decisions. Stakeholder map + meeting plan Intermediate
Feedback & Conflict Use SBI & nonviolent comms; run constructive 1:1s and retros. Role-play + action plan Intermediate
Cross-Functional Decisions Define decision rights (RACI), prepare briefs, and capture decisions. Decision brief + minutes Intermediate

Every module produces a real artifact (memos, decks, maps) usable at work and in interviews.

Delivery Options

Flexible formats
Cohort Bootcamps
2–6 weeks with live practice, feedback and peer review.
In-House Tracks
Custom cases & templates aligned to your brand and workflows.
1:1 Coaching
Presentation rehearsal, executive writing polish, interview prep.

FAQs

Candidates & Employers
Do I need prior experience?

No. The writing and presentation tracks start from fundamentals and scale up with practice.

How is feedback delivered?

Inline comments on docs, rubric-based scores, and recorded verbal feedback for presentations.

Is there a certificate?

Yes—digital certificates per track. We can also align with your internal competency framework.

Can you customise for our company?

Yes. We tailor examples, templates and scenarios to your industry and teams.

Upgrade Communication Across Your Teams

We’ll align modules to your brand voice, stakeholders and outcomes.

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