The document provides tips for developing effective listening skills, including facing the speaker, maintaining eye contact, being attentive yet relaxed, keeping an open mind, picturing what is being said, waiting to ask clarifying questions until the speaker pauses, giving feedback, deciding conversation goals, being aware of opinions, knowing when to speak and listen, planning what to say, and engaging the senses. Some key strategies include looking interested in what is being said, involving yourself by responding, staying on target, testing your understanding, and evaluating the message.