Unit 1 Lesson 8 Interpersonal Communication and Self Management

Accessing Information Seven Health Skills Interpersonal Communication and Self Management Accessing Information Analyzing Influences Goal Setting Decision Making Interpersonal Communication Self Management Advocacy

Interpersonal Communication and Self Management DEFINED Interpersonal Communication the ability to clearly express your needs, ideas, and opinions using appropriate and effective verbal and nonverbal strategies and receive the same from others Self Management the ability to demonstrate habits and strategies that have a positive impact on your life

What Employers Look For Verbal Communication Skills Assertive communication I-messages Able to manage and express emotions constructively Able to respond appropriately to the emotions of others Refusal Strong Work Ethic Able to assess personal habits Choose habits that show social and personal responsibility Slide 1 of 2 Source: Job Outlook 2011, National Association of Colleges and Employers, http://www.naceweb.org

What Employers Look For Teamwork Skills Listening Collaboration Negotiation Conflict resolution Able to assess personal skills Analytical Skills Able to assess situations and decide on positive choices Able to manage stress Initiative Slide 2 o Source: Job Outlook 2011, National Association of Colleges and Employers, http://www.naceweb.org

Interpersonal Communication Listening Skills Skills to Respond to the Emotions of Others Assertive Communication Skills Skills to Ask Questions Refusal Skills

Details for Creating a Teaching Tool Create a teaching tool that explains and demonstrates your assigned skill. Your presentation will be evaluated on these two criteria: thorough and accurate explanation accurate and clear demonstration You have up to five minutes to present your skill in a small group. Option: research additional data on the skill and note the source.

Creating and Using Our Teaching Tools First Small Group: Create a Teaching Tool for One of the Communication Skills X Listening Y Responding Z Assertive Communication Q Asking Effective Questions W Refusal

Creating and Using Our Teaching Tools Second Small Group: Share the Teaching Tool and Learn About Other Communication Skills X Q Z Y W Q Z W X Y Z W Y Q X W Y X Z Q Y X Q W Z