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Contents
1. Basic Communication Principles 2. Communication Trilogy : Giving Good Information, Gathering Good Information, and Building Mutual Trust 3. Developing Assertive Communication Skills 4. Seven Positive Principles for Cooperative Communication
Effective Communication
Effective Communication
Productive Relationship
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Our values
Our Beliefs
(self esteem and self image)
Effective Communication
Our thoughts
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Selffulfilling prophecy
Results
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We communicate to
Get information Motivate
Cheat
Praise Make arrangements Give advice Sell Greet Abuse Etc
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Communication
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Studies tell 70 % of mistakes in the workplace are a direct result of poor communication..
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Lowered productivity
Poor coordination and cooperation Damaged personal or company image Frustration, hostility
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Communication Trilogy
Mutual respect
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Clear
Concise
Correct
Complete
Courteous
Concrete
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Give demonstration
Provide examples/metaphors/analogies Use the other person language
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2. Focus on the solution, not the problem Instead of Were out of mild., say I will pop down the shop for some milk.
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Instead of We cant do that until next week, say Well be able to do that next week.
Instead if Its not my fault, say Heres what I can do to fox that.
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Instead of Ive told you before not to, say From now on.
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Assertive Communication
Make statements that are honest, clear, brief, and to the point
Use I statement : Id like, I appreciate, I think Distinguish between fact and opinion Ask, dont tell Offer improvement suggestions, not advice and commands
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Assertive Communication
Offer constructive criticism, free of blame, assumptions, and shoulds Ask questions to find out the thoughts and feelings of others
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Assertive Communication
Non Verbally, assertive people :
Make appropriate eye contact Sit or stand firmly and comfortably erect
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Assertive Communication
Non Verbally, assertive people :
Maintain open, steady, relaxed facial expressions, smiling when pleased, frowning when angry
Speak a steady, even pace, emphasizing key words, with few awkward hesitations
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Exploring Questions
Open Questions
Open questions yield lots of information because they allow a person to explain what is most important or interesting and encourage elaboration.
Probing Questions
Probing questions are those that relate to the topic we want to explore further. They encourage the speaker to flesh out the details.
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Active Listening
Active Listening
Giving undivided attention to a speaker in a genuine effort to understand the speaker's point of view.
This involves giving them your full attention and the use of verbal encouragers such as Yes, Aha and Mmm. It also includes non-verbal acknowledgements such as nodding, smiling and body language.
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Paraphrasing meanings: Translate into your own words what the speaker has said
Reflecting feelings: when someone is expressing emotion or feelings or looks emotional (upset, angry, excited), convey your empathy and encourage the speaker to continue Reflecting facts: briefly summarize the content, or factual aspects, of what the speaker has said.
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Imagining out loud: imagine what it must be like to be in the speakers place
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Letting people finish what they are saying before giving their
opinion Remaining poised, calm, and emotionally controlled
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Receiving feedback
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Receiving feedback
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