Communicating An Argument

Using Our Communication Skills

Communication Environments

Intrapersonal

Interpersonal

Small Group

Community, Public

Mass

Within ones self, like thinking

Between 2 people

Among 3 to 15 peopleCollection of more than 15 people

Communication through a transmitting device

Levels of Communication

Words

Paralanguage

Non Verbal

Verbal sounds representing ideas

How the word is spoken; tone, volume, rate, emphasis

Physical actions that accompany a message

7%

38%

55%

Communication Model

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ReceiverSender

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Key Communication Concepts

It is impossible not to communicate

Perfect communication is impossibleThe Sender has primary responsibility for successful communication

We all have our own unique communication style

Workstyle CommunicationTakes Time Fast

Task

People

Road Runner

Dove

EagleOwl

Communication Style

Eagle

Owl

Road Runner

Dove

Works quick on task

Works patiently on task

Works quickly with people

Works patiently with people

Communication Style

Eagle

Owl

Road Runner

Dove

“I want it done yesterday”

“Better safe than sorry”

“Don’t confuse me with facts!”

“Is everyone comfortable?”

Key Communication Style ConceptsWe are actually a combination of all 4 styles

There is no one right or wrong style

Each style has unique strengths and challenges

To communicate effectively, we need to understand our unique style

Unit SummaryWho has primary responsibility for the success or failure of the communication act?

Perfect communication is Impossible

Sender

Which level of communication carries the most content of the message.

Nonverbal

What are the four styles or communication?Owl, Eagle, Dove, Roadrunner

Our communication style is a combination of all 4 styles.Yes

There is one communication style superior to all others.No. All have their strengths and challenges

Everyone has their own communication style. This week we looked at an approach with four basic sources of your communication. Although you are a mixture of all four, there is usually one that has more influence on your communication behavior than the others. In your first assignment I want you to:

1. Name the "bird" that best describes your communication style. Four bird names were used to describe each of the four sources.

2. Describe that style. Not just one or two sentences, but give it some thought and really describe that style in this paper.

3. Explain the positive aspects of that style. What do you consider positive about this style.

4. Explain the challenging aspects of your style. What might you need to work on to improve your ability to communicate with others.

Remember: This is your first assignment so you will want to impress me. Won't you?

Homework Assignment #1Discovering Your Communication Style

Communication Model

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