The Executive Communication Program is designed to address the English language needs of experienced international executives and managers. The program emphasizes oral communication and is designed for clients with an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency in English. The program can also help clients prepare for the demands of executive education courses at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. They prepare a variety of common formal presentations such as a self-introduction, an informative presentation, a persuasive presentation, and speeches for business social situations.
Clients also gain experience and confidence in informal impromptu speaking.
Presentations are videotaped and instructors provide detailed feedback on clients' verbal and nonverbal communication. Listening and Discussion Skills for Meetings Clients sharpen their ability to interact effectively in meetings. Clients review and practice skills, language, and structures for getting and holding the floor, giving and supporting an opinion, requesting elaboration and clarification, expressing agreement and disagreement, and appropriately communicating negative information. Clients are videotaped in mock meetings and taught how to analyze and improve their discussion skills and body language. Case Discussion Clients read and examine real-life situations that have been faced by business executives in a variety of business disciplines and industries.