{"id":56339,"date":"2026-04-20T11:04:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T03:04:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hkmu.edu.hk\/sol\/?p=56339"},"modified":"2026-04-20T12:14:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T04:14:38","slug":"effective-workplace-communication-building-your-professional-influence-workshop-taking-the-first-step-toward-professional-collaboration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hkmu.edu.hk\/sol\/2026\/04\/20\/effective-workplace-communication-building-your-professional-influence-workshop-taking-the-first-step-toward-professional-collaboration\/","title":{"rendered":"Effective Workplace Communication: Building Your Professional Influence Workshop \u2014 Taking the First Step Toward Professional Collaboration"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"56339\" class=\"elementor elementor-56339\" data-elementor-settings=\"[]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section 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class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2233a6bf\" data-id=\"2233a6bf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bd7c434 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4bd7c434\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The \u201cEffective Workplace Communication: Building Your Professional Influence Workshop\u201d organised by the School of Open Learning, was successfully held on 14 April 2026, drawing a diverse group of students and alumni from various professional backgrounds, all eager to master the art of effective communication in the workplace.<\/p><p>During the workshop, the instructor introduced techniques for communicating and presenting to people with different personalities, as well as strategies for navigating challenging conversational situations. Participants learned how to approach diverse communication scenarios with diplomacy, avoiding common pitfalls to achieve clear, impactful dialogue. This was followed by a hands-on breakout session where groups analysed real-world case studies and shared their insights. With real-time feedback from the instructor, participants were able to reinforce their skills through practical application, significantly enhancing their learning experience.<\/p><p>After the event, participants expressed their appreciation, noting that they had greatly benefited from the workshop. 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