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Business Communication and Etiquette: When How You Speak Matters as Much as What You Say

Poor communication damages trust faster than technical mistakes. This session focuses on professional communication that protects relationships, credibility, and outcomes.

Date:

3 September, 2026

Time:

14:00

Hours:

1 hour

CPD Units:

2

Category:

Group:

Channel 2: Growth

Format:

Live Event

R230,00 VAT incl.

Product Information

Technical skill alone does not protect professional reputation. How messages are delivered often determines how they are received. This session focuses on business communication and etiquette in real professional environments. Poor wording, unclear tone, and rushed responses regularly damage relationships and credibility. This session explores how communication choices affect trust, authority, and outcomes. Attention is given to written communication, meetings, and difficult conversations where emotions and pressure are present. Strong communication is not about being polite. It is about being clear, respectful, and effective when it matters. This session strengthens professional presence and reduces unnecessary conflict that can undermine otherwise strong technical work.

Presenter/s

Nicolene Steenkamp

What will set you apart

  • Why communication failures create professional risk
  • How tone affects trust and authority
  • Common communication mistakes professionals make
  • Handling difficult conversations professionally
  • Email and meeting etiquette that protects credibility
  • Managing conflict without escalation
  • Communicating clearly under pressure

Event breakdown

  • Purpose of professional communication
  • Tone and clarity
  • Email etiquette
  • Meeting behaviour
  • Handling difficult conversations
  • Managing conflict professionally
  • Communication under pressure
  • Protecting professional image

Certificate

The following event is awarded 2 CPD units.