0 COMMUNICATION

1 Forms of Communication

2 ExamplesExamples

3 What Makes Communication Effective?

4 1. Message is of importance. 2. Vision presented could affect the listeners. 3. Speakers established themselves as authorities in what they were talking about.

5 What Makes Communication Effective? 4.Speakers believed in what they were presenting. 5.Speakers got to the point. 6.Speakers used personal skills of speaking, body language, tone of voice, and charisma.

6 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

7 Basic Blueprint of Communication A Sender A Message A Receiver

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

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

10 Engaging the Audience

11 What Do You Want?

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

13 Barriers to Effective Communication 1.Lack of common ground 2.Lack of sincerity 3.Lack of authority

14 Barriers to Effective Communication 4.Lack of clarity 5.Poor presentation skills 6.Lack of receptiveness 7.Environment

15 Ways to Assure Good Communication 1.Common Ground 2.Sincerity 3.Authority 4.Clarity

16 Ways to Assure Good Communication 5.Good Presentation Skills 6.Receptiveness 7.Environment

17 Effective Communication and the Teaching of Skills

18 Effective Communication and the Teaching of Skills

19 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.

20 Effective Skill Instruction is Part of BSA’s “Four Steps to Advancement.” 1.A Scout Learns. 2.A Scout is Tested. 3.A Scout is Reviewed. 4.A Scout is Recognized.

21 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

22 Great Leaders Are Great Communicators!

23 Ticket Begin to Work Your Ticket After: April 18, 2005 Finish Your Ticket Not Later Than: Oct 19, 2006