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Executive Communication Course

Leadership Communication for Executive Management

Leadership is not just about making decisions, but about how those decisions are communicated to inspire and move others. The Leadership Communication program at Pikuret Communication Academy focuses on developing rhetoric skills, influence management, and navigating organizational politics. We help executives and managers in Indonesia align their personal vision with company messaging, ensuring that every word spoken strengthens their authority and the team's trust in their leadership.

Program Orientation

Who is this course designed for

This course is created for mid-to-senior level managers, division heads, and leaders who need to communicate strategic decisions to cross-functional teams. You will gain a framework that can be immediately applied in routine meetings, presentations to the board of directors, and difficult conversations with internal and external stakeholders.

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Managers and division heads who want to strengthen their authority without appearing to intimidate the team.

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Executives who frequently deal with crisis communication, internal negotiations, and corporate reputation management.

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Leaders who are transitioning from technical roles to strategic roles and need vision articulation skills.

Curriculum Modules

Nine pillars of leadership communication

Each module is designed as a standalone unit that can be practiced immediately. You can follow the entire sequence or choose the modules most relevant to the communication challenges you are currently facing.

Module 01

Strategic Vision and Articulation

A leader must be able to simplify complexity into a vision that everyone can understand. In this section, you will learn how to craft a powerful core message that summarizes the company's strategic direction. We help you avoid the ambiguity that often leads to confusion at the operational level.

Clear articulation ensures that every team member understands their role in achieving the organization's big goals, creating harmonious and effective work alignment. Practical exercises include drafting an elevator pitch for the annual vision, translating strategy into executable verbs, and techniques for repeating core messages without sounding repetitive.

Module 02

Crisis Communication and Reputation Management

In times of crisis, everyone's eyes are on the leader. The ability to communicate calmly, honestly, and measuredly is key to minimizing negative impact. We teach crisis communication protocols, including how to provide public statements, respond to internal speculation, and restore stakeholder trust.

Prepared leaders do not run from problems, but face them with a narrative that shows responsibility and concrete solution steps. You will practice crisis scenarios common in the Indonesian market, from operational disruptions to public reputation issues, and build the skills to draft the first statement within the first 30 minutes.

Module 03

Building Influence Without Formal Authority

True leadership often transcends hierarchical lines. You will learn persuasion techniques that allow you to influence peers or superiors for the advancement of the organization. The focus is on building alliances, using persuasive logic, and understanding the motivations of others.

By mastering this art of influence, you can drive innovation and positive change even in environments with rigid bureaucracy or resistance to new things. We work with inter-divisional negotiation case studies to train when to use logical persuasion, when to build quiet coalitions, and when to wait for the right moment.

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Module 04

Empowering Feedback

Giving criticism without breaking spirits is a very rare communication skill. We teach constructive feedback delivery techniques, focusing on behavior and results, not personality. Also, learn how to receive feedback with open arms to show that you are a leader who continues to learn.

This two-way dialogue creates a culture of transparency and continuous growth, where every individual feels valued and motivated to give their best performance. Practice sessions use behavior-specific feedback frameworks and exercises on receiving criticism from subordinates without being defensive.

Module 05

Narrative and Storytelling in Business

Data may provide information, but stories move people. We train leaders to use storytelling techniques to illustrate company values and project successes. By wrapping information in an engaging narrative, your message will be more memorable and have a deeper emotional impact.

Storytelling helps humanize leaders and makes the company vision feel more real and achievable for all employees at various levels. You will practice building three types of narratives: founder stories for vision, customer stories for values, and struggle stories for team resilience.

Module 06

Productive and Inspiring Meeting Management

Bad meetings are the biggest waste of resources in business. We provide a guide on how to lead efficient meetings, from setting agendas to handling participants who dominate the conversation. A leader must be able to facilitate dialogue so that all brilliant ideas can emerge, while keeping the discussion from veering off the main goal.

Well-managed meetings not only complete tasks but also boost team morale and energy to act immediately. Practice includes 15-minute agenda structures, techniques for politely interrupting dominant speakers, and methods for closing meetings with recorded decisions.

Module 07

Non-Verbal Communication and Executive Presence

The way you stand, make eye contact, and use hand gestures speaks louder than your words. We analyze the elements of executive presence that build authority without appearing intimidating. This presence is crucial when you represent the company in high-level meetings or in public.

By aligning body language with verbal messages, you create an impression of unwavering integrity and confidence for anyone you interact with. The session includes posture exercises, hand gesture control, and managing silent pauses to give weight to important statements.

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Module 08

Managing Organizational Politics with Integrity

Every organization has power dynamics and interests. We teach how to navigate office politics without getting trapped in unethical practices. The focus is on transparency, consistent communication, and building a reputation as a neutral yet firm party.

Understanding the power map within an organization allows you to position your arguments and projects where they are most likely to gain broad support, so your vision can be realized with minimal resistance. You will learn to map informal and formal stakeholders, as well as how to maintain neutrality without losing your voice.

Module 09

Mentorship through Communication

Great leaders are those who are able to give birth to new leaders. This training covers how to use communication for the coaching and mentoring process of potential staff. Learn how to ask questions that trigger critical thinking in subordinates rather than just giving one-way instructions.

By empowering others through educational communication, you not only lighten your own workload but also build a stronger foundation for the organization's future. Practice sessions include open-ended questioning techniques, reflective listening, and a 30-minute mentoring session structure.

Module 10

Internal and External Communication Alignment

A leader must ensure that what is discussed within the company aligns with the image projected externally. We discuss how to maintain message consistency to avoid discrepancies that could damage credibility. This alignment involves coordination with PR and marketing teams, as well as ensuring the entire management has a shared understanding.

Integrated communication creates a strong brand, both as a workplace and as a provider of services or products in the eyes of customers. You will practice compiling a message matrix that connects internal employee communication with the company's public narrative.

Learning Format

How this course works

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Face-to-Face Sessions

Small group discussions in class with a limited facilitator-to-participant ratio. Each session features case studies from the Indonesian business context and live role-play exercises.

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Self-Paced Learning

Reading materials and exercise recordings are available for self-study outside of class hours. This format allows you to review negotiation and debate concepts at your own learning pace.

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Guided Practice

Individual sessions with a facilitator to analyze recordings of your real meetings or presentations. Feedback is provided on specific behaviors, not personality assessments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Things participants often ask

Does this course provide official certification?

This course focuses on practical skill development, not professional certification. What you take away is a communication framework that can be tested in real meetings and presentations. We can provide a certificate of participation upon request.

How long does it take to complete the program?

Learning duration depends on the chosen format and the number of modules taken. You can discuss specific needs with our training advisor before enrolling to determine the option that best fits your schedule.

Is the material suitable for newly promoted leaders?

Yes. Modules such as influence without formal authority and non-verbal communication are specifically designed for leaders transitioning from technical roles to strategic roles. The material is structured to be immediately applicable within the first week of leadership.

How do I get the full syllabus?

The full syllabus is available upon direct request. You can contact our training advisor to receive the curriculum document and schedule a preliminary conversation before enrolling.

Start with the right conversation

Learn executive rhetoric, influence management, and crisis communication techniques with the guidance of facilitators who understand the Indonesian business context. Contact our training advisor to get the latest curriculum and schedule.