1. Effective Communication
Region Training Conference 2016
Name, Position

2. The art of communication is the language of leadership.
James Humes

3. Communicating Professionally
Always utilize appropriate language
Consider:
Grammar & Spelling - A professional tone
Address the individual using the proper title
Region 17 Advisor Ms. Buelna vs. Jennifer
Times of Day
8 am vs. 3 am

4. Building Trust The core of communication is developing trust.
Establish acceptable standards of behavior to eliminate confusion
Live up to your commitments
Respect confidentiality

5. Equip yourself and your team with as much knowledge as you can
Sharing Knowledge
Knowledge is POWER
Equip yourself and your team with as much knowledge as you can
Show your team how all the pieces of the pictures fit together
Demonstrate how the team makes a difference to the members
Train others

6. Providing Feedback People need to know where they stand.
Let team members know what is required of them
Tell them how they’re doing as a team
Be honest, but also respectful

7. Lead by Example We have to walk our talk personally and professionally
People watch everything you do
You are always leading
Everything counts

8. What happens when communication goes wrong?
Let’s say someone criticizes you for not communicating effectively…
Be the bigger person
Talk it out to rebuild trust
Don’t just leave the situation alone!
Do something about it!

9. ? ?
Questions?
Comments?
Concerns?
Go for it!

10. Acknowledgements
The CNH Key Club District would like to acknowledge the following individuals who have contributed to this presentation over the years.
Breigh Dang, District Secretary, Andrew Liu, District Secretary, Lloyd Chen, District Secretary, Amanda Redublo, District Secretary Cecilia Li, District Secretary, Joceline Yu, Communications & Marketing Committee Chair,