Knowles Training Institute · Philippines

The Role of Communication in Leadership Development Course in Philippines

Develop the communication capabilities leaders need to build trust, set direction, give feedback, handle difficult conversations and strengthen team performance. A practical corporate training course delivered privately for organisations in the Philippines, whether onsite, virtual or at an arranged venue.

Best forManagers, team leaders, supervisors, emerging leaders
Duration2 full days · 9am–5pm
Group size1–25 participants
DeliveryOnsite / Virtual / Arranged venue
CustomisableYes
Private corporate trainingRun exclusively for your organisation
Practical applicationTools your team can use immediately
Philippines deliveryAt your premises or an arranged venue
Other durations available3-day, 1-day, half-day, 90 and 60 minutes

Course at a glance

The key facts, in one place.

A quick summary of what HR, L&D teams and business leaders usually need before shortlisting this programme.

Course nameThe Role of Communication in Leadership Development Course in Philippines
Primary capabilityLeadership communication and people development
Best forManagers, team leaders, supervisors, emerging leaders, project leads, HR and people managers
LevelFoundation to intermediate
Delivery modesOnsite, virtual, arranged venue
Standard duration2 full days, 9am to 5pm
Other durations3 full days, 1 day, half day, 90 minutes, 60 minutes
Group sizeMinimum 1, maximum 25 participants
Group typePrivate corporate training
CustomisationContent can be contextualised to your organisation
CertificateCertification of training completion
Course brochureAvailable on request

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Final delivery format and duration depend on the agreed programme scope and audience.

About this course

What is The Role of Communication in Leadership Development course?

Leadership development depends heavily on communication. Leaders influence how people understand priorities, respond to expectations, work through problems and contribute to team goals. Strong leadership communication creates clarity, trust and a more constructive working environment.

Communication in leadership is more than giving instructions. Effective leaders listen, ask useful questions, explain decisions, give feedback, manage expectations and adapt their communication to different people and situations.

This course helps participants strengthen the communication behaviours that support effective leadership. It focuses on clear direction, active listening, feedback, coaching conversations, difficult discussions and communication that supports accountability and engagement.

Participants will practise leadership conversations they can use with individuals and teams. The aim is to help leaders communicate with greater clarity, respond constructively to different perspectives and create stronger working relationships through everyday interactions.

Leadership presence

Communicate with clarity, confidence and consistency.

Active listening

Listen for concerns, ideas, needs and underlying issues.

Clear direction

Explain priorities, expectations and decisions effectively.

Feedback skills

Give constructive feedback that supports improvement.

Difficult conversations

Handle sensitive or challenging discussions calmly.

Team communication

Build open communication and stronger working relationships.

Before you enquire

Is this course right for your team?

A quick check against what this programme does and does not set out to do.

A good fit if

  • Your managers need stronger communication as part of their leadership development
  • Team leaders need to communicate expectations, priorities and decisions more clearly
  • Feedback, coaching or difficult conversations are handled inconsistently
  • You want leaders to listen better and create more open team communication
  • Emerging leaders need practical communication tools they can use immediately

Consider another course if

  • You need a full leadership programme covering strategy, finance or operations
  • Your priority is presentation skills or public speaking rather than day-to-day leadership
  • You need specialist negotiation, sales or customer communication training
  • You are looking for a formal qualification rather than practical workplace training

Not sure? Tell us the situation and we will point you to a better-fitting programme.

Not sure this is the right course?Tell us the challenge and we will point you to the best-fitting programme.

Why organisations run it

What business problems does this course help address?

These are common leadership communication problems organisations describe when developing managers and team leaders.

Expectations are unclear

Team members are unsure what good performance looks like or what the leader needs from them.

Feedback is avoided

Managers delay important feedback, so issues continue longer than they should.

Leaders talk more than listen

Important concerns, ideas and early warning signs are missed because communication is one-way.

Difficult conversations drift

Sensitive issues are handled vaguely, emotionally or without a clear outcome.

Decisions lack context

People are told what to do without enough explanation to understand the reasoning or priorities.

Trust is inconsistent

Communication style changes under pressure, making leadership feel unpredictable or inaccessible.

Course benefits

What participants will be better able to do.

Below is the list of course benefits of The Role of Communication in Leadership Development Course in Philippines.

Communicate expectations, priorities and decisions clearly
Adapt leadership communication to different people and situations
Listen actively and respond to concerns more constructively
Give feedback and handle difficult conversations with confidence
Use communication to strengthen trust, accountability and engagement
Course objectives

Below is the list of course objectives of The Role of Communication in Leadership Development Course in Philippines.

  • Recognise the role communication plays in effective leadership
  • Communicate direction, priorities and expectations clearly
  • Structure leadership messages so they are concise and actionable
  • Adapt communication style to different people and situations
  • Choose the right communication approach for the situation
  • Use active listening and questioning to understand team needs
  • Give constructive feedback that supports development
  • Handle difficult conversations with clarity and respect
  • Explain decisions without creating unnecessary confusion
  • Use regular communication to reinforce accountability and follow-through
  • Build trust through consistent words, actions and follow-up
  • Create a practical communication development plan for leadership situations

The course framework

How the two days are structured.

Each stage builds on the one before it, so participants leave with a practical communication approach they can use in everyday leadership situations.

  1. STAGE 01

    Understand

    Recognise how communication shapes leadership credibility, trust and performance.

  2. STAGE 02

    Clarify

    Structure clear messages around expectations, priorities and decisions.

  3. STAGE 03

    Listen

    Use active listening and questioning to understand people and situations.

  4. STAGE 04

    Respond

    Give feedback and handle challenging conversations constructively.

  5. STAGE 05

    Develop

    Build consistent communication habits that strengthen leadership over time.

Course content

What the course covers.

Below is the course content of The Role of Communication in Leadership Development Course in Philippines.

Leadership foundations

  • Communication as a leadership skillHow everyday communication shapes credibility, trust and team performance.
  • Leadership style and communicationRecognising how different leadership approaches influence communication.
  • Building leadership presenceUsing clarity, consistency and confidence in everyday interactions.
Clarity and listening

  • Setting clear expectationsCommunicating priorities, standards, responsibilities and desired outcomes.
  • Structuring leadership messagesOrganising information so people know what matters and what action is required.
  • Active listening and questioningUsing questions and listening techniques to understand perspectives and concerns.
Feedback and dialogue

  • Giving constructive feedbackDelivering specific, balanced feedback that supports improvement and accountability.
  • Coaching conversationsUsing questions, reflection and guidance to support employee development.
  • Handling difficult conversationsAddressing sensitive issues directly while maintaining respect and focus.
Team leadership

  • Communicating decisionsExplaining decisions with enough context to support understanding and follow-through.
  • Encouraging open communicationCreating conditions where people can raise questions, ideas and concerns appropriately.
  • Building communication habitsDeveloping consistent practices for check-ins, feedback, follow-up and team alignment.
Want this tailored to your change?Examples, activities and emphasis can be adapted to your organisation, audience and change context.

Training methodology

How participants learn.

An active learning approach. Short facilitator inputs, real examples, small-group practice, application to your own workplace situations, and structured reflection.

  1. 01

    Learn

    Short, focused facilitator input on the concept and why it matters.

  2. 02

    See

    Worked examples and realistic scenarios drawn from leadership communication.

  3. 03

    Practise

    Small-group activities and exercises where participants try the method.

  4. 04

    Apply

    Participants work the method against their own real tasks and situations.

  5. 05

    Reflect

    Structured review and an action plan to take back to the workplace.

Back at work

Where participants can apply these skills.

The situations where participants can use the course material in everyday leadership and people management.

Setting expectations

Explaining priorities, responsibilities and standards so people know what is expected.

Team briefings

Sharing direction, decisions and updates in a way that keeps teams aligned.

Feedback conversations

Giving specific feedback that reinforces strengths and addresses performance issues.

Coaching discussions

Using questions and listening to help employees think through challenges and development.

Difficult conversations

Addressing sensitive issues clearly while maintaining respect and working relationships.

Everyday team leadership

Using regular check-ins, updates and follow-up to maintain trust and accountability.

Audience

Who should attend this course?

The Role of Communication in Leadership Development Course in Philippines is ideal for managers and emerging leaders who want to strengthen the communication skills behind effective leadership.

  • Managers
  • Team Leaders
  • Supervisors
  • Emerging Leaders
  • Project Leads
  • People Managers
  • HR Professionals

Prerequisites & experience level

No prior leadership qualification is required. The programme is pitched at foundation to intermediate level and works well for new managers, experienced team leaders and emerging leaders who want to strengthen their day-to-day communication.

Group size

  • Minimum: 1 participant
  • Maximum: 25 participants

We keep the session interactive at every size, so everyone takes part in the discussion and the hands-on practice.

Course agenda

How the two days run.

The standard delivery is 2 full days, 9am to 5pm. The outline below shows the shape of a typical day; the exact running order is confirmed with you before delivery.

Day one: communication foundations for leadership

  • 9:00Welcome, objectives and the role of communication in leadership
  • 10:30Leadership presence, credibility and communication style
  • 11:30Setting clear expectations and communicating priorities
  • 13:00Lunch
  • 14:00Structuring clear leadership messages
  • 15:30Active listening and effective questioning
  • 17:00Day one review and reflection

Day two: feedback, dialogue and team communication

  • 9:00Recap and adapting communication to different people
  • 10:30Giving constructive feedback
  • 11:30Coaching and difficult conversations
  • 13:00Lunch
  • 14:00Communicating decisions and maintaining accountability
  • 15:30Building open communication and stronger team habits
  • 17:00Action planning and close

Delivery

Format, customisation and facilitator.

Format & delivery

The duration of The Role of Communication in Leadership Development Course is 2 full days. Knowles Training Institute Philippines will also be able to contextualise this workshop according to different durations.

  • 3 full days
  • 2 full days · 9am to 5pm (standard)
  • 1 day
  • Half day
  • 90 minutes
  • 60 minutes

Delivered onsite at your premises, at an arranged venue, or live online.

Customisation

The programme can be contextualised to your organisation without diluting the core capability or depth of learning. Commonly adapted:

  • Examples and terminology from your leadership context
  • Activities built around your own leadership conversations
  • Duration and depth of each topic
  • Participant level and mix of roles
  • Action plans aligned to your objectives

See our customised corporate training options →

Facilitator matching

We match the facilitator to your audience and context rather than assigning whoever is free. We consider:

  • The seniority and mix of the group
  • Your industry and working environment
  • The delivery format and language of the session
  • The specific outcomes you have asked for

A pre-course consultation is held before delivery so the content lands on the day.

Value added materials

What participants receive.

Each participant will receive the following materials for The Role of Communication in Leadership Development Course in Philippines.

Learner’s Guide

A workbook covering the full course content, used during the session and kept afterwards.

Course Handouts

Exercises, templates and reference sheets used in the practical activities.

Presentation Slides

The slide deck used during the course, provided for later reference.

Certification of Completion

Each course participant will receive a certification of training completion.

Included with every booking, at no additional charge.

Course fees

Pricing and investment.

There are 4 pricing options available for The Role of Communication in Leadership Development Course in Philippines. Course participants not in Philippines may choose to sign up for our online The Role of Communication in Leadership Development Course.

Lunch Talk Session60-minute session
USD 679.97
Unlimited participants
Half Day CoursePer participant
USD 259.97
Per participant
1 Day CoursePer participant
USD 419.97
Per participant
2 Day CoursePer participant
USD 569.97
Standard delivery

What’s included

  • Pre-course consultation
  • Customised content, where applicable
  • Facilitator and training materials
  • Venue or virtual delivery
  • Post-course follow-up, where applicable
Group discounts up to
40%
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Proof & trust signals

Real results. Trusted by leading organisations.

10,000+Professionals Trained
500+Organisations Empowered
20+Industries Served
4.8 / 5Average Participant Rating
15+Years of Training Excellence

What our participants say

Written feedback published on our Knowles Training Institute reviews page.

Good if can also tailor to the level of participants in the workshop (similar to how it was conducted today). The trainer is very flexible!

Balanced Scorecard CourseSingapore Institute of Management Group Limited · April 06, 2021

It’s a great session with Karan, really appreciate the well-planned training materials and his facilitating skills.

Resilience in Business CourseGlobal PSA Singapore · December 11, 2020

I was totally engaged in his training and was able to pick up the theoretical information from his excellent communication skill.

Critical Thinking CourseFrieslandCampina Development Centre AMEA Pte Ltd · January 05, 2021
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Why organisations choose us

Post training supportA vast majority of training does not have any effect beyond 120 days. To work, training has to have a strong pre- and post-training component. Post-training reinforcement helps individuals to recall the understanding and ask questions.

Blended learningLearning does not occur in the classroom. Virtually everybody prefers distinct ways of learning. Successful learning should have a multi-channel, multi-modal strategy.

We understand the industryWe’ve got a profound comprehension of the business, business design, challenges and strategy that our participants are in, and have designed the courseware to cater to their professional needs.

Course contentKnowles Training Institute’s material is relevant, of high quality and provides specific learning results. Participants will leave the training course feeling as they have gained a strong understanding and will also be in a position to execute what they have learned sensibly.

Course developmentThe workshop modules follow a systematic and logical arrangement. This structure helps to ensure that the course material allows the facilitators to deliver the course in a logical arrangement. Consider the subjects as building bricks into learning: our facilitators slowly build towards a comprehensive picture of the entire topic.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before you enrol.

Something not covered here? Add it to your enquiry and we will answer it directly.

Who is this course designed for?

Managers, team leaders, supervisors, emerging leaders, project leads, people managers and HR professionals who want to strengthen leadership communication.

What are the learning objectives of this course?

Participants learn to communicate direction and expectations clearly, listen actively, adapt communication style, give constructive feedback, handle difficult conversations and use communication to strengthen trust and accountability.

Do participants need any prior experience?

No. The programme is pitched at foundation to intermediate level and does not require a formal leadership qualification.

What is the duration of the course?

Standard delivery is 2 full days, 9am to 5pm. We can also contextualise the workshop to 3 full days, 1 day, half day, 90 minutes or 60 minutes.

Is the programme available online?

Yes. We deliver interactive, facilitator-led virtual sessions with the same activities, discussion and practice as the in-person format.

Can this course be customised for our organisation?

Yes. We can adapt examples, leadership scenarios, terminology, activities, duration and action plans to your organisation, audience and management context.

What is the group size for this course?

Group sizes run from a minimum of 1 participant to a maximum of 25. Smaller groups allow more individual attention, and the format stays interactive at every size.

Will participants receive a certificate on completion?

Yes. Each course participant will receive a certification of training completion.

What training methodology do you use?

An active learning approach: short facilitator inputs, real examples, small-group practice, application to your own workplace situations, and structured reflection.

Will we receive course materials?

Yes. Each participant receives a learner’s guide, course handouts and the presentation slides used during the course, plus a certification of training completion.

Is there any pre-course preparation?

No formal pre-work is required. We do hold a pre-course consultation with you to understand your goals and context so the content lands well on the day.

Is there post-course support?

Yes. Participants keep all resources, and we provide post-course follow-up where applicable to help sustain application back at work.

Can the course be delivered at our workplace?

Yes. We deliver onsite at your premises in the Philippines, or at an arranged venue that we can recommend for you.

What are the technical requirements for online training?

A stable internet connection, a device with a camera and microphone, and access to the video platform agreed in advance. We share joining details and run a quick check beforehand.

How much does the course cost?

There are four options: USD 679.97 for a 60-minute lunch talk session, USD 259.97 per participant for a half day, USD 419.97 per participant for 1 day and USD 569.97 per participant for 2 days. Group discounts of up to 40% are available.

When is the next available date?

Contact us for the latest The Role of Communication in Leadership Development Course in Philippines schedules. Email [email protected] or send an enquiry using the form on this page.

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Nationwide delivery

Available across the Philippines.

Our corporate training course is also available in the cities and provinces below. We deliver onsite at your premises, at an arranged venue, or live online wherever your team is based.

  • Quezon City
  • Manila
  • Davao City
  • Caloocan
  • Cebu City
  • Zamboanga City
  • Taguig
  • Antipolo
  • Pasig
  • Cagayan de Oro
  • Parañaque
  • Valenzuela
  • Bacoor
  • General Santos
  • Makati
  • Dasmariñas
  • Las Piñas
  • Mandaluyong
  • Bacolod
  • Muntinlupa
  • Angeles
  • Baguio
  • San Jose del Monte
  • Tarlac City
  • Calamba
  • Malolos
  • Santa Rosa
  • Iligan
  • Marikina
  • Navotas
  • Boracay (Aklan)
  • Palawan (Puerto Princesa City)
  • Bohol (Tagbilaran City)
  • Siargao (Surigao del Norte)
  • Coron (Palawan)
  • Vigan (Ilocos Sur)
  • Sagada (Mountain Province)
  • Batangas (Batangas City)
  • Batanes (Basco)
  • Dumaguete (Negros Oriental)

Next steps

From enquiry to delivery.

You will always know what happens next, and nothing is committed until you have seen the scope and the cost.

  1. STEP 01

    Send your enquiry

    Tell us your dates, numbers and preferred format using the form below.

  2. STEP 02

    Pre-course consultation

    We discuss your goals, audience and context so the content fits.

  3. STEP 03

    Receive a proposal

    Scope, schedule and quotation, with time to consider before agreeing.

  4. STEP 04

    Confirm and prepare

    Dates locked, materials prepared and the facilitator matched to your group.

  5. STEP 05

    Deliver and follow up

    The course runs, and post-course follow-up sustains it back at work.

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