Effective Communications / Interpersonal Skills

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Basic Learning Systems, Inc.
Author: Gloria Pincu, MA

Email: gloria@basic-learning.com

Table of Contents

Subject

Page Nbr

Effective Communications / Interpersonal Skills 1
Course Objectives: 3
Communications Defined 4
The Three Parts to Communication: Verbal, Vocal, and Visual 5
Characteristics of Good Communicators 6
How Good A Communicator Are You? 9
Rules for Valuing Others 11
Rules for Valuing Self 16
Interpersonal Components 18
Exercise #1 19
Barriers to Effective Communication 20
Breaking Barriers to Communication 23
Basic Styles of Communication 26
Assertive, Passive, and Aggressive Styles 31
Basic Characteristics of the Three Behavioral Styles 32
Words That Build Bridges of Communication 38
The Six Most Important Words 41
Questions 43
Open-ended vs. Close-ended Questions 45
Non-Verbal Behaviors 49
Exercise #2 Non-Verbal Behaviors 50
Non-Verbal Behaviors Answers to Exercise # 2 54
Non Verbal Communication Signaling Passive, Assertive and Aggressive Behavior 56
Feedback 59
Getting Feedback Exercise 60
Important to Remember 64
What Are the Characteristics of Useful Feedback? 65
Giving Feedback Exercise 66
Answers to Giving Feedback Exercise 68
Active Listening 69
Active Listening Exercise 72
Sample Answers for Active Listening Situations 74
Practical Suggestions 76
Sample Role Plays 79
Role Play Observation Sheet 80
Ten Commandments of Good Communication 86

 
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