Top Five Methods for Communicating to a Group:
1. Ask questions.
2. Speak clearly, with formulated ideas.
3. View and interpret non-verbal communication.
4. Use information given to you by others.
5. Be open to questions and new ideas.
Top Five Methods for Communicating to Individuals:
1. Listen.
2. Ask questions that let them repeat information back to you.
3. If there are emotions attached to the issue wait to speak until you can be calm.
4. Do not be afraid of stating your opinions in a straight-forward way
5. Do not speak longer than necessary.
I personally love talking, which I'm sure comes as a surprise to all of you. I feel exhilarated when I am able to communicate with a group. Communicating is especially nice when the group is receptive. The best group communication happens when questions are asked as you go. The conversation becomes guided by what people actually want to hear and know. Questions can make it easier to speak as you are guided during the presentation. You almost make the audience a support system. This is most effective when you are presenting to a pretty small group. Letting people ask questions is always important, but when they are asked depends on the size of the group.
When communicating with one person, question become less prevalent, but listening is extremely important. Communicating one on one typically means that there is an issue that needs to be resolved involving this one person. Eliminating volatile emotions makes for better communication. Brevity is always appreciated as well. Don't take a small amount of information and stretch it out. When you give your opinion do not be afraid to say them. Beating around the bush can lead to miscommunication and further issues.
Communicating is an interaction between people, not at people. Questions and listening is always welcome and engages people very nicely.
4 comments:
I definitely agree when you say listening is important. there would be no communication if one did not listen. It is an important aspect of a leader.
I also agree when you say ask questions to communicate more. It helps to clarify the message that is trying to be perceived. :)
I too like to be with a group who are receptive rather than those who sit there and listen. Questions are always important, yet most people are nervous to ask them. I also like to hear know other people's opinions, because you learn more about people based on their opinions.
I like your point about not getting overly emotional about a topic because that can often make the situation worse. I agree overall. Good work!
Hannah, I too love to talk, and have discovered that listening is just as important, especially when communicating with a single person.I have found I learn so much from listening! I think asking questions along the way gives clarity to the group, and I also agree that it is highly affective.
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