Description

As part of our Educational Workshop Series, ACCNJ will be hosting a Listening Skills Workshop on August 7, 2025, 8:30 AM at the ACCNJ Offices in Edison.

Overview:

In our predominantly speaking-focused society, effective communication is often equated with strong speaking skills. This perspective applies across all contexts - whether addressing large audiences, participating in discussions around a conference table, or connecting one on one with colleagues, friends, or romantic partners.

While strong speaking skills are undeniably important, the foundation of exceptional communication lies in being a better listener. Good listeners build rapport, understand others' needs, concerns, motivations, and beliefs, and are better equipped to craft messages that resonate and are more likely to be understood and accepted. This not only reduces errors and minimizes conflict resulting in better collaboration and less cost. Just as preparation is essential for speaking, it is equally vital for listening. 

Course Topics:

• The cost of poor listening
• Common barriers to effective listening and poor listening practices
• Recognizing and adapting to communication style differences
• Using enhancing language versus “killer phrases” to foster better listening
• Tools for effective listening: The Listening Protocol
• Role-play exercises to practice and refine skills

Course Outcomes: 

• Equip participants with tools to become more listening-focused communicators.
• Develop participants' ability to reduce listening barriers, enabling others to better listen to them.

Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey will be presenting a four-part series of Educational Workshops for foundational growth. Please see the Events Calendar for additional programs.

While Business Training Works programs typically cost $325 per person, ACCNJ’s IAT will be subsidizing this series of half-day workshops. No additional discounts or ACCNJ tuition reimbursement will apply.

No refunds will be issued after July 31, 2025.