Communicate Effectively (Leadership Resources)

Workplace communication in the 21st century requires both knowledge of sophisticated technologies as well as enhanced skills such as active listening, dialogue, and coaching.

Description:

  • Listen well and encourage an open exchange of information and ideas using appropriate media.

Abilities:

  • More than sharing information promotes an open exchange of information.

This is shown by having:

  • Presence on the unit.
  • Using face-to-face methods (one on one), small groups, and team meetings.
  • Using other resources effectively:  e-mail, news, letters, memo's, technology.

The Practices and Skills may include:

  • Active listening skills.
  • Coaching skills.
  • Dialogue skills.
  • Meeting management.
  • Facilitation skills.
  • Effective writing.
  • Effective e-mail writing.
  • Skills in new media:  web, PowerPoint, Social media.

Tools:

  • Communication tools and templates.

Leadership Resources:

Print Internet Other
  • Patterson, K.G. (2000).  Crucial Conversations - Tools for Talking When Stakes are High.    McGraw-Hill:  New York. 
  • Short, R.R. (1998).  Learning in Relationship:  Foundation for Personal and Professional Success.  Washington:  Learning in Action Technologies Inc.
 
Last Updated
Wed, 02/06/2019 - 11:17