Effective
Communication
Objectives
   o To consider verbal and non-verbal
     communication methods
   o To understand and practise effective
     listening skills
   o To communicate in clear, respectful and
     non-judgemental ways
   o To know when to seek advice
COMMUNICATION EQUATION
   WHAT YOU   WHAT YOU   WORDS
    HEAR      SEE/FEEL    10%
     40%        50%
What can you say about this equation?
How do these factors contribute   o Body language and gestures
to effective communication?
                                  o Facial expressions
                                  o Eye contact
                                  o Posture and stance
                                  o Turn-taking
                                  o Repairing breakdown
                                  o Encouraging to continue
                                  o Maintaining proper attitude
                                  o Clarifying and asking questions
                                  o Summarizing
CONSTRAINTS
IN COMMUNICATION
                   Legal obligations
                   Anti-Discrimination
                   Privacy laws
                   Code of conduct
                   Confidentiality
INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES
can also disrupt communication.
              How do we adapt?
              Am I the problem?
              Does it concern opinions?
              Is age a factor?
              Is gender a factor?
                  What does effective
                  COMMUNICATION
                     entail then?
Gather some information you can get from the links below, and be prepared to share with
your classmates whatever ideas you will find most striking.
           https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/effective-comm
           unication.htm
           https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ips/improving-communication.html
           http://www.yourdictionary.com/effective-communication
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