1. ASSIGNMENT 16
You will develop an understanding of how good listening is crucial to effective
communication and career success. In addition, you will perform a personal assessment of
your communication skills and style. As a students studying healthcare administration and
leadership in healthcare, you should be developing your own personal development plan to
include a personal assessment of your communication skills. Listening is an integral part of
the communication process. Communication in the healthcare setting is vital. This includes
communication between doctors and patients, doctors and nurses, clinicians and
administrators, and so on.Which topic of conversation makes you uncomfortable? What is
the topic? Do you know why you find it difficult to talk about this topic?What do you do
when you become uncomfortable during a conversation? Do you withdraw? Do you try to
change the topic? Do you speak louder or softer? Do you begin to gesticulate?Have you had
an occasion to talk to a very persuasive or very aggressive person? If you and this person
hold different opinions, can you hold to your position? Are you easily “led” in a
conversation?Are you flexible in a conversation? If a comment made by someone takes the
conversation in an unexpected direction, can you adjust quickly? Can you assimilate new
information, reassess your position, and continue the conversation?When entering into a
conversation, do you attempt to eliminate potential distractions and interruptions?Do you
have an understanding of body language gestures and posturing?In a self-assessment
summary, provide a list of your communication strengths and weaknesses. Also, provide a
plan to address the weaknesses identified.