Importance of Communication Communication Model Barriers Hints Skills Summary
Self-Awareness Self-Promotion Initiative Communication Skills Self-Confidence Networking Negotiation Skills Political Awareness Team Building Decision Making
Essays Projects Presentations Exams Dating Applications Interviews Meetings Reports Presentations Letters s Phone Web
Eye contact Facial expressions Body language Tone of voice Emphasis Deliberate silence Timing Appearance Touch Hand movements 93% of all communication… is NON-verbal!
Defensiveness Inarticulateness Hidden agendas (manipulation, false pretenses) Status Environment Hostility or unresolved conflicts
S it up straight. L ean forward. A sk questions. N od your head. T ake notes & Talk to the teacher
This is a two-way street! Be careful of how you are presenting yourself non-verbally Be prepared to listen Be interested Keep an open mind Listen for the main ideas Listen critically (ACTUALLY LISTEN!) Resist distractions Help the speaker
Four Types of Attitudes: Assertive—“I win; You win” Passive—“I lose; You win” Aggressive—“I win; You lose” Passive-Aggressive— Manipulation often using guilt Indirect aggression Giving hints that your angry, but never directly saying it.
Assertive Behavior Ground Rules 1.Clearly know what it is you want to achieve or address 2.Make a clear statement 3.Be calm and rational 4.Be specific 5.State what you will and will not do or agree to 6.Do not get side-tracked 7.Choose time and place for discussion, but be fair 8.Give reasons, NOT excuses 9.Consider compromises
F ocus on what is changeable E mphasize observed behavior E licit information D efine ground rules B e flexible A ccept ownership C hoose specific examples K now key messages
Good communicators… Are aware of their non-verbal communication Know what they want to say Establish and maintain relationships Understand others’ perspectives Are active listeners Understand and clarify messages