In the world of business, we can create opportunities through strategic communication. Throughout our professional careers, there are key events that raise the stakes of our communications approach.

What You’ll Do

1) Review the Communication Challenge Topics and their accompanying case study examples.

2) Select 1 topic that is professionally relevant for you

If there is another challenge or current opportunity in your professional life that is more relevant for you, you may choose a topic that is not on this list. Keep in mind that the communication challenge you select must include both written and verbal communication elements to meet the needs of this course.

2 Examples of each scenario are provided to demonstrate what thoughtful, professional communication would look like in each of these situations. These are only examples and should not be used for completing the assignment. You can create and establish all necessary assumptions. The scenario is yours to explain.

Communication Challenge Topics: Choose one of the following topics for your assignments.

• Internal Promotion Opportunity

• New Job Opportunity Interview

• Running a Meeting

• Coaching Your Direct Employees

• Pitching a Project Idea