This document outlines an agenda for a communication skills workshop. It includes a review of a drawing activity, notes on communication barriers, a short video, and an impromptu practice activity. The document discusses two types of barriers to communication: internal barriers like fatigue and emotions, and external barriers such as noise and environment. Participants are asked to take notes during a video presentation.

1. Speech and WritingSeptember 1, 2010Today’s Agenda:Review Drawing Activity

2. Notes on “Barriers”

3. Short Video

4. Impromptu PracticePartner Drawing ActivityWhat were some of the biggest difficulties you had during this exercise?

5. How might you experience similar difficulties in real life?Communication BarriersBarriers- anything that disrupts the communication loop Two typesInternal-fatigue, poor listening skills, negative attitude, emotionsExternal- noise, connection issues, time of day, environmentSenderMessageFeedbackReceiver

6. VideoBe sure to take notes during the video presentation.