COMMUNICATION

Forms of Communication

Examples Examples

What Makes Communication Effective?

What Makes Communication Effective? Message is of importance. Vision presented could affect the listeners. Speakers established themselves as authorities in what they were talking about.

What Makes Communication Effective? Speakers believed in what they were presenting. Speakers got to the point. Speakers used personal skills of speaking, body language, tone of voice, and charisma.

Effective Communication First Aid Medical Emergency Form Who: Wood Badge patrol member What: Snake bite Where: Turner Campsite When: 15 minutes ago Why: We need assistance at the Health Lodge How: Call 911; request ambulance; notify health & safety personnel and Course Director

Basic Blueprint of Communication A Sender A Message A Receiver

Applies to All Forms of Communication Spoken Written Film Music even Pantomime

Effective Listening as a Communication Tool Begins with good listening Provides what listeners need Engages listeners minds Is a two-way process

Engaging the Audience

What Do You Want?

What Do You Want? We want: Knowledge Learn a skill Understand something

Barriers to Effective Communication Lack of common ground Lack of sincerity Lack of authority

Barriers to Effective Communication Lack of clarity Poor presentation skills Lack of receptiveness Environment

Ways to Assure Good Communication Common Ground Sincerity Authority Clarity

Ways to Assure Good Communication Good Presentation Skills Receptiveness Environment

Effective Communication and the Teaching of Skills

Effective Communication and the Teaching of Skills

Good Teaching Make it hands-on. Set an achievable, understandable goal. Use a multimedia approach. handouts, visual aids, etc. Demonstrate the process. Let participants try it. Give support and praise.

Effective Skill Instruction is Part of BSA’s “Four Steps to Advancement.” A Scout Learns. A Scout is Tested. A Scout is Reviewed. A Scout is Recognized.

Communication A tool of leadership Essential to effective teams Happens in the “common ground” Should be clear and concise Sender/receiver consider each other Is written, verbal, and nonverbal Feedback is a gift

Great Leaders Are Great Communicators!

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