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Communications Station Activity
Article #1: Words mean different things to different people
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How many meanings are there to words and language?
Explain denotative meaning. Give an example of a denotative meaning.
Explain connotative meaning. Give an example of a connotative meaning.
Why would understanding connotative meaning assist in communicating with others?
Article #2: Why and how is email communication different from any other medium?
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How does the traditional model of telegraphic communication work?
Explain how the process of face-to-face communication works?
What is simultaneous mutual influence?
What problems can arise with telegraphic communication?
Why is email different from other telegraphic communication?
What challenges are there in communicating through email?
Article #3: Understanding conversations for better communication
1) What can be accomplished by being clear about the outcome you wish to obtain from the
conversation you are having?
2) Explain each conversation type:
a) Debate
b) Argument
c) Dialogue
3) Explain the difference between task oriented conversation and relationship orientated
conversation.
Article #4: Organization Communication
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Explain the difference between one way and two way communication.
How do you start to improve on your communication skills?
In addition to training, how else can you improve on your communication skills?
Identify and explain four strategies that will make your communication strategy successful?
Article #5: Making Communication in the Workplace Effective
1) Why can poor communication be directly linked to increased operating costs and less
efficiency?
2) Identify and explain the four areas in which communication may fail to be effective.
3) What practical information can we obtain from assessing our communication at work?
4) After using an assessment for communication, what can be done with that information?
Article #6: How to misunderstand someone else
1) What techniques to individuals intentionally apply to misunderstand others in the
workplace?
2) Explain the four methods to misunderstanding someone.