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- Communication means more than just the words being used. Communicating requires nonverbal communication, proper writing skills, assertiveness, presentation skills, and active listening.
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Relias course to check out: Basic Communication and Conflict Management Skills
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For more information on developing this skill: Improve Communication Skills
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When asked a question, answer using more than one word. This demonstrates that you are listening, as well as improves information and ideas being shared.
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Pro tip: Communicating in person rather than electronically can simplify the conversation and prevent misinterpretation and frustration.
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Alison free courses: Communication Courses
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Exercises to strengthen communication skills:
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Practice making a 1-3 minute speech without using filler words such as “um”, “like”, “uh”, or “so”.
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Choose a friend and an object and practice describing the object well enough for the friend to guess what it is.
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Choose a friend and an object and ask questions about the object until you can guess what the object is.
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Journaling Activity:
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Consider each of the following scenarios and write about what communication would look like (both verbal and nonverbal) with a friend and an employer in each: saying goodbye, asking for help, texting, showing excitement
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A good first step to take:
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When asked a question, answer using more than one word. This demonstrates that you are listening, as well as improves information and ideas being shared.
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