1. Interpersonal Communication and Self Management Unit 1 Lesson 8

2. Accessing Information Analyzing Influences Goal Setting Decision Making Interpersonal Communication Self Management Advocacy Seven Health Skills Interpersonal Communication and Self Management

3. DEFINED Interpersonal Communication and Self Management Interpersonal Communication Self Management the ability to clearly express your needs, ideas, and opinions using appropriate and effective verbal and nonverbal strategies and receive the same from others the ability to demonstrate habits and strategies that have a positive impact on your life

4. Activity Let’s explore interpersonal communication and self management and their usefulness when getting a job as a volunteer. Imagine you approach a business looking for a job. You get an interview and are hired on a temporary basis to see how well you can work with others. Get a partner…list the skills and behaviors you would need as you inquire about a volunteer job, interview for a job, and work with others. Focused on the specific category you were assigned: interpersonal communication or self management. Be prepared to report back. (display Questions to Clarify Interpersonal Communication and Self Management)

5. What Employers Look For Verbal Communication Skills –Assertive communication –I-messages –Able to manage and express emotions constructively –Able to respond appropriately to the emotions of others –Refusal Strong Work Ethic –Able to assess personal habits –Choose habits that show social and personal responsibility Source: Job Outlook 2011, National Association of Colleges and Employers, http://www.naceweb.org

6. What Employers Look For Teamwork Skills –Listening –Collaboration –Negotiation –Conflict resolution –Able to assess personal skills Analytical Skills –Able to assess situations and decide on positive choices –Able to manage stress Initiative –Able to assess situations and decide on positive choices Source: Job Outlook 2011, National Association of Colleges and Employers, http://www.naceweb.org

8.  Create a teaching tool that explains and demonstrates your assigned skill.  Your presentation will be evaluated on these two criteria:  thorough and accurate explanation  accurate and clear demonstration  You have up to five minutes to present your skill in a small group.  Option: research additional data on the skill and note the source.

9. First Small Group: Create a Teaching Tool for One of the Communication Skills ListeningResponding Asking Effective Questions Assertive Communication Refusal

10. Second Small Group: Share the Teaching Tool and Learn About Other Communication Skills