This document provides information on effective communication skills for leaders. It begins by outlining the objectives of defining communication, identifying essential leadership communication skills, and appreciating the importance of communication. It then discusses that effective leadership and good communication are backbones for successful groups. Key points made include that communication is interaction between individuals, listening is the most important skill, and communication takes many verbal and nonverbal forms and should be tailored based on audience. The document provides tips for both written and verbal communication skills.

1. Here is where your presentation begins

2. Objectives
After the session, the pupils will be able to…
● define communication
● identify the essential communication skills for leaders
● Employ the ways to improve communication skills
● appreciate the importance of communication

3. Effective leadership is the backbone to any
group or organization. The leader acts as a
facilitator for the group and without it the
group has little chance for success. A groups
communication is only as good as its
leader's.

4. What is Communication?
Mutual interaction among two or more individuals is
termed as ‘Communication’.
Existence of life becomes impossible
without Communication & mutual understanding.
When it comes to making sure that things are getting in
the right way & are successively moving forward, good
communication skills are a building block.
So, it is really necessary to improve our communication
skills, whether verbal or written.

5. • Effective leadership is the backbone to any
group or organization. The leader acts as a
facilitator for the group and without it the
group has little chance for success.
• A groups communication is only as good as
its leader's.

6. • Communication is one of the most important
aspects in the effective management of a
club/organization.
• Without communication, even poor
communication, members wouldn't know
when to come to meetings or what events
were being organized.

8. ‘to be a good communicator, it’s essential to be a
good listener first’.

9. -The most important communication skill for
leaders is the ability to listen. Professional
listening skills include listening for the message,
listening for any emotions behind the message
and considering relevant questions about the
message.

10. • In the classroom-When used effectively,
praise can turn around behavior challenges
and improve students' attitudes about
learning. That makes meaningful and
appropriate praise even more important.

11. • For leaders-Genuine compliments can be a
great way to build a positive culture. When
you learn how to give and accept
compliments, they are also building empathy.
Compliments is an easy way to build a
positive community.

12. • Think of the “who,” “what,” “when,” “where,” “why” and
“how” as you explain what needs to be done
• Explaining the reason (the “why”) is especially vital,
particularly in regard to deadlines.

13. • Help them realize that their task is only part of a
series of tasks for a big project.
• People like to know the reasons they are doing
something. Establish check-in times to discuss
progress.

14. • Leaders in school, Company or other
Organization are closely being observe by the
people around them

15. • Even when walking around campus with a smile on
your face that is a form of communication.
• The actions that you do inside/outside of school
campus. It sends a message to others.
• The way you talk and deal with others.

16. • Because communication takes form
in many ways, it is arguably the most
important skill. Though each person
will have different ways of
communicating, whether it be verbal
or nonverbal.

18. • It is okay to use acronyms and informal
language when you are communicating with a
buddy or friend.
• Effective communicators target their message
based on who they are speaking to, so try to
keep the other person in mind, when you are
trying to get your message across.

19. • This is important for face-to-face meetings and
video conferencing. Make sure that you appear
accessible, so have open body language.
• This means that you should not cross your
arms. And keep eye contact so that the other
person knows that you are paying attention.

22. • Keep appropriate Distance
• Touch Only when Appropriate
• Take care of your appearance
• Maintain Eye contact
• Smile Genuinely

23. • For written and verbal communication, practice being
brief yet specific enough, that you provide enough
information for the other person to understand what you
are trying to say.
• And if you are responding to an email, make sure that
you read the entire email before crafting your response.

24. • Always pause before you speak, not saying the
first thing that comes to mind. Take a moment and
pay close attention to what you say and how you
say it. This one habit will allow you to avoid
embarrassments.
• Thinking before you speak is a really good habit to
develop, to avoid causing trouble in your life.

25. • Even when you are speaking on the phone, smile
because your positive attitude will shine through
and the other person will know it. When you smile
often and exude a positive attitude, people will
respond positively to you.

26. • Smiling causes chemical reactions in your brain
that increase the production of Dopamine and
Serotonin – the feel-good hormones. These
hormones help to increase happiness and
decrease stress.

28. • Find a partner and talk about a certain topic
• Each person will have 2 mins. to share
• The listener can ask a follow up question
• Find another partner again when you hear the
sound of an alarm clock

34. • Team building is the process of creating a team
that cohesively works together towards a
common goal. The importance and main purpose
of team building is to create a strong team
through forming bonds and connections.
• Creating these bonds through team building is
very beneficial organizations. The benefits of team
building include increased communication,
planning skills, motivation, and collaboration.

35. Team
Building
• Spelling Station
• Can you fill me?
• Balloon Caterpillar

36. Words to spell
• Fuschsia
• Hierarchy
• Rendezvous
• Indigenous
• Scavenger
• Embarrass
• Unique
• Niche
• Accommodate
• Orangutan
• Mischievous
• Acquaintance
• Conscience
• Flammable
• Committee
• Phenomenon