Communication

Gilwell Song “I have gone home” BSA uniforms, patches, beads Wood Badge icon Gilwell Gazette, including the agenda of the day

What are some of the things that made President John F. Kennedy And Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. speeches effective?

The Messages Were important Presented visions that could affect the lives of the listeners

The Speakers Established themselves as authorities Believed in what they were presenting Got to the point Used personal skills of speaking, body language, tone of voice, and charisma to get their points across

Basic Blueprint of Communications A Sender A Message A receiver

Effective Listening as a Communication Tool

Engaging the Audience

Barriers of Effective Communications

Barriers of Effective Communications Lack of common ground Lack of sincerity Lack of authority Lack of clarity Poor presentation skills Lack of receptiveness Environment

Ways to Assure Good Communication Common ground Sincerity Authority Clarity

Communication in a Digital Era The responsibility for anything you write is yours alone Be authentic Consider your audience Exercise good judgement Respect copyrights and fair use Remember to protect personal information

Effective Communications and the Teaching of Skills

Effective Communications and the Teaching of Skills It was hands-on There was an example There were diagrams showing how Someone demonstrated the process You got to try it yourself If you needed help learning, support was provided The leader was generous with support and praise

Effective Skills Instruction Explain Demonstrate Guide Enable

Summary Communication is a tool of leadership Communication is essential to effective teams Communications happens in the “common ground” Communications should be clear and concise Sender and receiver consider each other Communication is written, verbal, and non-verbal Feedback is a gift

Great Leaders Are Great Communicators