What you'll learn

Effective communication is a skill that everyone needs yet few fully develop. In order to be an effective leader, you must develop effective communication skills. This is especially important in security leadership as other projects and initiatives constantly compete for funding, resources and visibility. In this course, Security Leadership through Effective Communication, you'll learn the necessities of being an effective and impactful communicator and leader. First, you will discover the importance of understanding your audience, tailoring the message to meet their needs and having them see your vision. Next, you will explore the essentials of engaging your audience through story telling and visual aides such as capability maturity models and metrics. Finally, you will learn the importance of being laser focused in your message, focusing on strategy vs. technology and delivering the message using terminology and vocabulary that resonates with senior leadership. When you’re finished with this course, you will have the skills necessary to become an effective communicator and security leader.