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Led by Adrian Cropley and Melissa Dark, the Internal Communication Black Belt Program is a high impact four-day residential course held at Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM) and Melbourne Business School (MBS).
Fully researched with communication leaders to meet their expectations of high quality training, course materials will consist of the very best content available - the latest research, best practices and case studies with practical examples you can apply to your own setting. Your participation gives you the opportunity to make the next step in your career and add value to your organization.
The venues
UNSW's CBD Campus
CBD Campus is the University of New South Wales business and executive education centre in the heart of the city and financial district. It's a professional, executive facility that provides a relaxed and productive environment for students.
MBS's Carlton Campus
Melbourne Business School is recognised as the premium management education centre in the Asia Pacific region. The Carlton campus offers historic surrounds and a tranquil setting next door to the University of Melbourne.
What customers say
The Black Belt programme has been running in the UK since early 2006 and has seen over 500 internal communicators from around Europe take part, here is what some of them had to say about the course:
"Excellent - the content, pace and style was all good. A lot to take away, think about and do."
Suzanne Collins, Communications Manager, British Airways
"The training definitely met my objectives - with the added value of meeting a great group of people who I feel I can pick up the phone to and discuss comms issues."
Paula Coniglio, Senior Manager, WHB Comms, Lloyds TSB
"There was a great atmosphere - stimulating and fun. The good practical examples and knowledge sharing was very helpful."
Andrea Weber, Communications Manager, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
How this product will benefit your organization
- Go back with the tools to teach your people how to influence business performance through communication
- Maximum impact with minimal time out of the office
- All program activities focus on your organization and its structure and systems
- Nothing academic - all content is based on best practice research with best practice organizations to have maximum impact on your own position
How the Black Belt Program will benefit you
- Learn in a stimulating environment at Macquarie Graduate School of Management and Melbourne Business School with the top trainers in Australia
- Work on a program that has been researched by leading communication figures from global organizations
- Take away practical solutions and personal development research you can apply immediately to your organization
- Go back to the office with the course materials that will provide a valuable reference resource
- Test your learning between modules back in the workplace
- Network and benchmark communication issues with your peers
- Make the transition from implementer to manager/trusted consultant/adviser and gain an insight into your own development plans and needs
- Validate your existing strategic thinking or challenge it
