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- 1. November 29 &30 OBJECTIVES (64) Explain the importance of nonverbal communication in the workplace. TODAY’S AGENDA 1) Nonverbal Communication PowerPoint + Notes. Hidden Language of Culture. Introduce Cultural Project. HOMEWORK NONE CLOSURE What is an example of a variation in nonverbal communication in another culture?
- 2. Nonverbal Communication INTRODUCTION TOBUSINESS & MARKETING
- 3. Explain the importance of nonverbal communicationin the workplace. TASK 64
- 4. What is NonverbalCommunication? Nonverbal communication includes sending & receiving messages without using words. Examples include: Physical Appearance Body Language Pictures, Symbols & Drawings
- 5. First Impressions Youonly have seven seconds to make a first impression! Studies have shown that nonverbal cues have 4x the impact on the impression you make over anything you say. What can you do? Attitude Posture Smile Eye Contact Good handshake Lean in (body language)
- 6. Body Language Whatthree tips does Faye give? Posture Where are your shoulders? Gesture What are you doing with your hands? Stance Are you stationary or moving?
- 7. Nonverbal Communication inWorkplace Exchanges Body language is important when you speak, but it is equally important as you listen. Active listening is the process of giving the sender feedback that indicates your receipt and understanding of the message. Connect – smile, eye contact Feedback – lean in, nod, take notes Observe –speed, pitch and volume
- 8. Your Body Language ShapesWho You Are Social psychologist Amy Cuddy shows how “power posing” can impact chances for success. Consider what you see in the audience. Does your body language at this moment reflect the attitude that you would like others to perceive? List one interesting research statistic about first impressions and / or body language. How do “alphas” display their nonverbal communication in the classroom? How is nonverbal communication most commonly expressed by the millennial generation (technology trends)? Does this societal shift positively or negatively impact your face-to-face interactions?
- 9. Think About It! We know that appropriate nonverbal communication is essential in all workplace exchanges. How might a nonverbal message conflict with the accompanying verbal message? What can be the results of such “mixed messages”?
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- 11. Global Impact Standardsfor communication vary among different cultures. Culture refers to the knowledge, habits, beliefs, skills and morals of a society in a given time period. Cultural aspects that affect business include: Language Religion Values & Attitudes Behaviors Nonverbal Communication
- 12. Global Impact –Body Language India Shaking your head from side-to-side is an affirmative (yes) gesture. Japan Removing your shoes before entering a home or place of worship is a sign of respect. Middle East Showing the soles of one’s shoes is rude.
- 13. Think About It! In which countries are speakers expected to look at and speak directly to listeners? In which countries should speakers show respect by averting their eyes, speaking in soft tones and approaching their subject indirectly? Cultural Example A Canadian will say “no” by simply stating “no,” whereas a Korean who wants to communicate the same message may say, “That might be very difficult.”
- 14. The Hidden Language of Culture DIDYOU KNOW?
- 15. Expensive Mistakes WhenNike learned that this stylized “Air” logo resembled “Allah” in Arabic script, the company apologized and pulled the shoes from distribution.
- 16. How can nonverbal communication impact a company’spublic image? THINK ABOUT IT!
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Editor's Notes
- #4 How can nonverbal communication impact a company’s public image? What is the importance of nonverbal communication in conveying and interpreting a message in the workplace? How might a nonverbal message conflict with the accompanying verbal message? What can be the results of such “mixed messages”?
- #6 Seven Seconds to Make a First Impression (Forbes) http://www.forbes.com/sites/carolkinseygoman/2011/02/13/seven-seconds-to-make-a-first-impression/
- #7 Body Language Do’s & Don’ts – Good Manners (2 min, 43 sec) YouTube Link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlBQxCzgRLw
- #9 Video Link https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are?language=en Stop at 6:30 minutes.
- #12 “Culture” defined -- ways of living transmitted from one generation to anther through social institutions (family, educational, religious and business) Acculturation -- “… adjusting or adapting to a specific culture other than one’s own” … is “one of the keys to success in international operations.”
- #14 Eye Contact: US, Canada, Australia, Great Britain (English-speaking countries) Avoidance: Asian countries
- #15 Gallery Walk – Use “Nonverbal Plaques”
- #18 European: Italy, Germany, England, Spain Asian: China, Japan, Korea, India Central America: Mexico, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Cuba Other: Russia, Australia, Brazil, Egypt, South Africa