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The Internal Communication Black Belt Program - Australia

The No.1 training course for internal communicators. In 4 intensive days, you'll learn all the skills you need to become a valued and trusted advisor to your organisation.

Melbourne Business School at Mt Eliza, Victoria

  • 20-21 May & 3-4 June 2008
  • 13-14 October & 27-28 October 2008

MGSM's North Ryde Campus, Sydney

  • 31 July-1 August & 28-29 August 2008
  • 19-20 November & 3-4 December 2008
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Course outline

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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

Macquarie Graduate School of Management – North Ryde Campus

MGSM is located in a quiet rural setting on the picturesque grounds of the Macquarie University campus at North Ryde, just 15kms northwest of the Sydney CBD and only 20kms from Sydney airport.

Address: MGSM, Macquarie University, Talavera Road, NSW, 2109

Macquarie Graduate School of Management

 

Melbourne Business School – Mt. Eliza Campus

Set in its picturesque waterfront position on the shores of Port Philip Bay, and just an hour’s drive from the Melbourne CBD, Mt Eliza provides the ideal learning environment and a great place to get away from the stress of the office.

Address: Kunyung Road, Mt. Eliza, Victoria, 3930.

Melbourne Business School

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
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