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Communicati
on Skills
Chapter 4
Objective
 Define
verbal and non verbal
communication
 Distinguish between “I” messages and
“you” messages
 Explain how tone, body language, and
image send messages to others.
 Demonstrate active listening skills.
 Give guidelines for communicating by
phone and in writing.
Key Terms
 Communication
 Verbal
Communication
 Nonverbal
Communication
 “I” messages
 Body language
 Eye contact
 Mixed
Message
 Assertive
 Aggressive
 Passive
 Active Listening
 Feedback
Communication Process
 Communication-process
of sending and
receiving messages between two people
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
Verbal communication-sending messages
with words.
Nonverbal communication-sending
messages without words.
Barriers to Communication
 Misunderstanding
 Poor
and unclear messages
listening skills
 Language
and culture
Messages you send
 Body
language
 Send “I” message
 Use the right tone
 Avoid mixed messages
 Time and place
 Communication styles
Send “I” Message
 Statement
that allows you to say how you
feel
 Has three parts
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1. I feel . . . .
2. When you . . . .
3. because . . . .
Use the right tone
 Is
the way a person says something
Body language
 Non-verbal
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Posture
Facial expression
Gestures
Eye contact
Way of moving
Avoid mixed messages
 When
you say one thing but your body
language says another.
Time and Place
 Know


when and where to communicate.
It may be beneficial to wait to speak your
mind.
Avoid times when your emotions may
hinder your ability to communicate
effectively.
Communication Styles
 Assertive
– express your ideas and
opinions firmly and with confidence.
 Aggressive
 Passive
– overly forceful and pushy.
– keep their opinions to
themselves and give in to the influence of
others.
The messages you receive
 Dealing
with criticism – spoken or written
opinions that point out someone’s
shortcomings.
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
Keep an open mind
Ignore what is spiteful or inaccurate
Focus on what is helpful
 Active
listening – concentrating on what is
being said
Cont . . .
 Feedback
– occurs when a listener lets a
speaker know that he or she is trying to
understand the message.
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Interject – insert something into a discussion
Express – show you interest by asking
questions
Restate – in your own words repeat what
the speaker says
When another person is upset and needs to
unload negative feelings, show empathy.
Active Listening Strategies
Keep an open mind
Control negative emotions
Do not cut the speaker off
Eliminate distractions
Focus your attention
Concentrate
Listen with a purpose
Make eye contact
Avoid judgements
Dealing with Criticism
 Criticism
is often meant to be helpful.
 It
is part of a workplace.
 Is
the criticism spiteful or inaccurate.
 Learn
how to distinguish between helpful
and unhelpful criticism.
Communicating by Phone
 Find
a convenient time
 Find a convenient place
 Avoid disturbing others
 Leave clear messages
Communicating in Writing
 Organize
your thoughts before you start
 Pay attention to the tone you use
 Keep it simple
 Check that you have made all your points
 Proofread your work before you send it
The Impact
 Without
good communication
relationships cannot survive.
 In
the workplace you need to get along
with others and be able to communicate
effectively.