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| | On a less personal note, [[movies]], [[television]] shows, or [[newspapers]] can all give information on values or how to think that is a form of communication to the recipient. | | On a less personal note, [[movies]], [[television]] shows, or [[newspapers]] can all give information on values or how to think that is a form of communication to the recipient. |
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| − | [[Category:Languages]] | + | == Communication skills == |
| | + | [[File:Wikimania 2016 - Board discussions 1 Transparency & Communication 03.jpg|thumbnail|400px|right|According to Genevieve Northup, MBA, SHRM-CP, HCI-SPTD, four main types of communication are: verbal skills, nonverbal skills, written and visual.<ref>[https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/communication-skills 10 Communication Skills for Your Life and Career Success]</ref>]] |
| | + | ''See also:'' [[Communication skills]] and [[Writing]] |
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| | + | According to Genevieve Northup, MBA, SHRM-CP, HCI-SPTD, four main types of communication are: |
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| | + | *Verbal: Communicating by way of a spoken language |
| | + | *Nonverbal: Communicating through body language, facial expressions and tone |
| | + | *Written: Communicating with written language, symbols and numbers. See: [[Writing]] |
| | + | *Visual: Communication by way of photography, art, drawings, sketches, charts and graphs<ref>[https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/communication-skills 10 Communication Skills for Your Life and Career Success]</ref> |
| | + | === Key communication skills === |
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| | + | In addition, Genevieve Northup lists these top 10 communication skills:<ref>[https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/communication-skills 10 Communication Skills for Your Life and Career Success] by Genevieve Northup, MBA, SHRM-CP, HCI-SPTD</ref> |
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| | + | '''1.''' [[Listening skills|Active listening]] |
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| | + | '''2.''' Using the right communication method (pros and cons to using emails, letters, phone calls, in-person meetings or instant messages) |
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| | + | '''3.''' Friendliness. See also: [[Agreeableness]] |
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| | + | '''4.''' Confidence |
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| | + | '''5.''' Sharing feedback (For example, feedback such as: sharing specific examples related to the issue; consequences of the issue; asking relevant/insightful questions to formulate solutions to the various issues; and give/accept constructive feedback) |
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| | + | '''6.''' Volume and tone |
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| | + | '''7.''' Empathy |
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| | + | '''8.''' Respect |
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| | + | '''9.''' Nonverbal cues |
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| | + | '''10.''' Responsiveness (timely responses) |
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| | + | == Conversational skills == |
| | + | [[File:Dale Carnegie.jpg|thumbnail|right|175px|[[Dale Carnegie]] authored the best-selling book ''[[How to Win Friends and Influence People]]''. The book recommended showing a genuine interest in other people. ]] |
| | + | ''See also:'' [[Conversational skills]] |
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| | + | [[Conversational skills]] involve keeping a conversation going and it is something of an art - which many people seem to lack.<ref>[https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ips/conversational-skills.html Conversational Skills]</ref> |
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| | + | === Key principles of conversational skills === |
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| | + | Key principles of conversation skills include:<ref>[https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ips/conversational-skills.html Conversational Skills]</ref> |
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| | + | '''1.''' Conversation is a two-way street |
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| | + | '''2.''' Be friendly and polite (Build rapport, be nice, avoid contentious conversations on first acquaintance) |
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| | + | '''3.''' Respond to what the other person or persons are saying. See: [[Listening skills]] |
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| | + | '''4.''' Use signaling to help the other person such as open-ended and close-ended questions |
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| | + | '''5.''' Create emotional connections (Relationship building, empathy, sharing appropriate information, etc.) |
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| | + | '''6.''' Be interested and you will be interesting |
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| | + | == Books == |
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| | + | *''The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication: Apply Them and Make the Most of Your Message'' by John Maxwell, Maxwell Leadership (March 28, 2023) |
| | + | *''Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High'' by Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler, McGraw Hill; 3rd edition (November 23, 2021) |
| | + | *''Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most'' by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, and Sheila Heen, Penguin Books; Anniversary,Updated edition (November 2, 2010) |
| | + | *''[[How to Win Friends and Influence People]]: Updated For the Next Generation of Leaders'' by [[Dale Carnegie]], Simon & Schuster; Updated edition (May 17, 2022) |
| | + | *''You Are the Message: Getting What You Want by Being Who You Are'' by Roger Ailes and Jon Kraushar. Currency; Reissue edition (December 1, 1995) |
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| | + | ==See also== |
| | + | * [[Cellular phone]]s |
| | + | * [[Radio]]: [[Radio communication technologies]] and [[Amateur radio]] |
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| | + | == External links == |
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| | + | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIiv_335yus&list=PLbjmSS6LZDGq9aSWpaQz6IEHG_qaVJbTR Speaking skills - video playlist], video playlist |
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| | + | == References == |
| | + | {{reflist}} |
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| | + | [[Category:Linguistics]] |
| | + | [[Category:Communication]] |