The tests were my favorite part of the overall assignment because it provided me with the opportunity to see how people would rate me as a communicator and listener that might not have otherwise been shared with me. In this blog, I will share my answers to the questions and what I learned about myself as a communicator with my family and friends.
1. What is the one thing that surprised you the most? Why?
The results were interesting to me because I never considered myself and effective communicator but just a "people person" that likes to interact with others daily. The only surprising factor is that I learned the areas that I need to work on from the tests and how others felt I communicate with them. The feedback was helpful because I know how to communicate with my co-workers, family and friends.
2. What other insights about communication did you gain this week?
- The main insight that I should get to know a person prior to making a judgement on their character which is helpful personally and professionally. This is helpful because personally and professionally, I will work with people from various backgrounds that deserve fair treatment at all times and should not be treated differently because of any biases.
- Another insight that I gained this week is that communication requires practice just like everything else in life, in order to become better communicators: practice is a major requirement. I loved the activity because I was provided feedback from my friends and family which tells me my weak areas in an effort to strengthen me for my professional communication.
Tashunda,
ReplyDeleteI agree, the tests were my favorite part of the assignment. Like you I had some suprising results as well. Excellent point on getting to know someone before making judgments.
Tashunda, Also for me the exams were my favorite part of the assignment. Very important point when you say that communication requires practice just like everything else in life. How true is that? Honestly, saying I am working on it.
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ReplyDeleteI thought this was an eye opening assignment. I didn't see myself as a verbally aggressive communicator but my friend did. It was good to have outside imput to see where others saw my strengths and weaknesses.
Excellent point about the importance of getting to know who you are communicating with before we make judgments. Sometimes it can negatively interfere with effective communication when we jump to conclusions and think we know a person before we really do. This will be especially true when we work with children and families!
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