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Communication skills ppt1
The document outlines 101 ways to improve communication skills, including techniques for speaking, listening, and writing. It provides tips in several areas: communication techniques like reducing jargon and using humor; listening skills like preparing to listen and screening out distractions; speaking and writing best practices such as outlining, keeping messages concise, and expressing emotion; general tips involving reading, nonverbal communication, attitude, behavior, and miscellaneous advice. The overall goal is to present numerous strategies for enhancing one's ability to communicate effectively.
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Communication skills ppt1
- 1. 101 Ways toImprove Your Communication Skills Presented by Catherine Jaggard Reno, Nevada January 10, 2006
- 2. Objectives • Communication • Techniques • Listening • Speaking and Listening • Speaking and Writing • General Tips
- 3. Communication • Speaking – Know what you want to say – Control Fear – Stop Talking and Listen – Think before you talk – Believe in your message – Repeat Major Points – Find Out what your Listener wants
- 4. Communication • Techniques – Define Acronyms – Reduce Jargon – Level Objections – Use Humor – Anecdotes and Stories – Ask for feedback – Increase your vocabulary
- 5. Communication • Techniques -continued – Eliminate Audible Pauses – Enunciate Clearly – Practice Pronouncing Words Properly – Exercise Tongue, Jaws and Lips – Make Eye Contact – Gesture
- 6. Communication • Techniques -continued – Pause – Speak more slowly – Speak faster – Vary Your Volume – Watch your tone – Record your voice
- 7. Communication • Listening – Prepare to Listen – Focus on the Speaker – Screen Out Distractions – Concentrate on the Message – Listen to Tapes while you commute
- 8. Communication • Speaking andListening – Ask Questions – Avoid Daydreaming – Accept Accents – Use mind mapping – Interview – Complaints – Telephone
- 9. Speaking and Writing •Key Points – Write a Purpose Statement – Outline – Transfer Negative Emotions to Paper – Get to the Point – Explain Abstract words – Use Absolutes and Generalities Sparingly
- 10. Speaking and Writing •Key Points - Continued – Ask for what you want – Use active verbs – Use gender neutral language – Cite Source of Statistical Data – Illustrate with personal examples – Express Emotion – Keep it simple (KISS) Method
- 11. Speaking and Writing •Key Points - Continued – Paint verbal Pictures – Be Concise – Support Statements with Details – Watch Semantics – Quote Authorities – Consult Experts – Suppress emotion
- 12. Speaking and Writing •Writing – Keep a Journal – Take notes – Write personal Notes – Write Effective business letters – Use Short Sentences – Communicate online
- 13. General Tips • Reading – Read – Keep up with Current Events – Read Something Inspirational – Use the Internet
- 14. General Tips • NonVerbal – Presence – Give Nonverbal Cues – Check Your Posture – Dress Appropriately – Smile – Touch – Shake Hands Properly
- 15. General Tips • Attitude – Intend to Improve – Visualize – Be flexible – Be Likable – Commit to Being Truthful – Empathize – Don’t take yourself too seriously
- 16. General Tips • Attitude– continued – Eliminate Negative Feelings – Be receptive to New Ideas – Take Responsibility – Respect the Other Person’s Point of View – Recognize the Impact of Stress on Communication – Be Real
- 17. General Tips • Attitude– continued – Check Your attitude
- 18. General Tips • Behavioral – Laugh – Use Good Manners – Recognize Manipulative Behavior – Recognize Condescending Manners – Avoid Words that Hurt – Change Abrasive Behavior – Handle Disagreements with Tact
- 19. General Tips • Miscellaneous – Organize Productive Meetings – Consider Experience Level – Understand the Importance of Timing – Present a Good Personal Image
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