Effective Communication & Relationship Management In today’s increasingly interconnected business environment, it is vital that employees be able to interact and work effectively with others in the workplace, with customers/clients and in particular, with their team / direct reports. Communication and Relationship Management (CRM) are essential skills in the workplace that enhance the effectiveness of an individual in an organisation. This programme will enhance the communication and influencing ability of the participant through understanding human behaviour and enable individuals at the various occupational levels to build rapport and relationships among colleagues, stakeholders and customers. It will impart skills on workplace communications, negotiation, conflict resolution and facilitating effective teaBesides being an effective communicator, we will need to promote communication in the workplace as well as manage and resolve conflicts. Participants will experience and learn to: _ Promote effective communication in the workplace _ Facilitate effective communication at the workplace _ Communicate effectively at the workplace _ Facilitate effective teamwork _ Delegate work and support work team _ Monitor and review team performance _ Develop and implement conflict resolution strategies _ Assess conflict situation and develop conflict resolution strategies _ Resolve cMatthew holds a Bachelor in Mass Communications (University of Newcastle, NSW) and is a certified trainer by the Leadership Institute of America. He has twelve years of experience in public relations, corporate communications and media management. He started his professional career as a public relations practitioner at the Singapore Economic Development Board. During his five-year tenure at the board, he was involved in corporate communications, events management and editorial work. Matthew has extensive experience in conducting highly successful workshops in business writing, EQ and interpersonal skills, teambuilding, presentation skills and media relations. He also actively conducts training workshops in the region. He has been invited by global conglomerates to facilitate workshops in China, India, Thailand, Vietnam as well as Malaysia. Some of his local clients include Singtel, Chevron Texaco, Land Transport Authority, Nokia and the Singapore Police Force. Matthew is also a strong proponent in the development and understanding of the role that human behavioral science has to play in personal and organizational learning and development. conflict in the workplace work.