0 COMMUNICATION

COMMUNICATION 1

Communications Trap Game 2

Forms of Communication

ExamplesExamples

5 What Makes Communication Effective?

6 1. The message was: Important Presented a vision 2. The speaker: Established themselves as authorities Believed in what they were presenting Got to the point Used personal skills: body language, tone of voice, and charisma

7 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

8 Basic Blueprint of Communication

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 Feedback ContinueStopStart

Feedback is a GIFT 13

14 Barriers to Effective Communication Lack of common ground Lack of sincerity Lack of authority Lack of clarity Poor presentation skills Lack of receptiveness Environment

15 Ways to Ensure Good Communication Common Ground Sincerity Authority Clarity Good Presentation Skills Receptiveness Environment

16 Communication in a Digital Era Text messaging Blogs Facebook Twitter

17 Communication Rules in a Digital Era Responsibility Authenticity Audience Judgment Copyrights Personal Information

18 Effective Communication and Teaching Skills

19 Tying a Woggle

20 Teaching A Skill: The EDGE Method Explain Demonstrate Guide Enable

21 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

22 Summary

23 Great Leaders Are Great Communicators!

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