The "Messenger Chronicles: Effective communication strategies for difficult conversations" presents a new framework for communication in difficult situations. This framework shifts focus away from managing "difficult" people towards an understanding of the process of difficult conversations and accepting responsibility for one's own performance. Given realistic situations and real-world conversations, learners will experience communication strategies and practical techniques in context.
The "Messenger Chronicles" is organized into a number of modules that simulate realistic conversations. Many of the conversations are split into three sections: Read, Think and Analyze. Learners will read a conversation and then will be asked to think about certain aspects of the conversation by answering questions or engaging in activities. Further information can be gained from an interactive analysis of the conversation.
This series includes the following courses:
- Messenger Chronicles: Intro and 4Cs
- Messenger Chronicles: Flex Time Fiasco
- Messenger Chronicles: Be Prepared!
- Messenger Chronicles: Managing Stress and Time
- Messenger Chronicles: Moving Towards Synergy
It is recommended that you take these courses in the order listed above as the content from courses in the beginning of the series provides a foundation for the courses later in the series.
At the end of completing all 5 modules, learners will be able to become more aware of their individual communication performance and strive for higher levels of performance.
"Moving Toward Synergy", helps learners to recognize the strategies that can be used to create synergy within a team. Synergy can be described as an experience in which the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
Like the other modules in "The Messenger Chronicles", "Moving Toward Synergy" features strategies that can be used in your daily work and personal life to enhance communication and collaboration.
Learning Outcome
As a result of this activity the learner will enhance their knowledge and competence in strategies that can be used in daily work and personal life to enhance communication and collaboration.
Objectives
"Moving Towards Synergy" is the last course in this series. At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe several strategies for exploring another person's views.
- Recognize elements that make a conversation "safe."
- Describe how to create environments that encourage team synergy.
- Describe strategies for effective conversations.
- Recognize strategies for active listening.
Continuing Education Credits
CNE Credits offered until March 23, 2025. CHES, CME, CPH, NJPH, Other Credits offered until September 30, 2026.
Category I Continuing Education Contact Hours in Health Education
Sponsored by the School of Public Health, University at Albany, SUNY, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to 1.0 total Category I contact education contact hours. Maximum advanced-level continuing education contact hours available are 1.0. Continuing Competency credits available are 1.0. Provider ID# 99086.
There is a $5.00 fee for this credit (debit/credit card only), payable at the end of the training.
Contact Hours in Nursing Continuing Education
The University at Albany School of Public Health is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
This offering is approved for 1.0 nursing contact hours.
The nursing contact hour(s) expire: 3/23/2025.
There is a $5.00 fee for this credit (debit/credit card only), payable at the end of the training.
Continuing Medical Education Credits
The School of Public Health, University at Albany is accredited by the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The School of Public Health, University at Albany designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
There is a $5.00 fee for this credit (debit/credit card only), payable at the end of the training.
Certified in Public Health
This event is sponsored by School of Public Health, University at Albany, an approved provider of CPH Renewal Credits by the National Board of Public Health Examiners.
This offering is approved for 1.0 Certified in Public Health Renewal Credits.
There is a $5.00 fee for this credit (debit/credit card only), payable at the end of the training.
New Jersey Public Health CE Credits
Participants who successfully complete this educational program will be awarded 1.0 NJ Public Health Continuing Education Contact Hours (CEs). The Rutgers School of Public Health Center for Public Health Workforce Development has been approved by the New Jersey Department of Health as a provider of New Jersey Public Health Continuing Education Contact Hours (CEs).
To receive NJPH Credits for this course, please email your certificate of completion to Kendra Julien, kj446@sph.rutgers.edu.
Generic Continuing Education Credits
1.0 hours of Generic Continuing Education Credits.
- Training launched: August 1, 2011
- Estimated time: 1 hour
- Training is free and open to the public
The planners, moderator, and presenters do not have any financial arrangements or affiliations with any ineligible companies whose products, research, or services may be discussed in this activity.
No commercial funding has been accepted for this activity.