When
leading policy change two important communication skills that are important to
embody are being clear about what you want and giving concrete information.
According to Helpguide.org (n.d.), when you are communicating
clearly you are minimizing the number of ideas that are in a sentence, which
makes it easier for the person that you are communicating with to understand
what you are saying. By communicating clearly you are also giving the other
person clear information that they can use to continue the conversation or to
take action if necessary. They do not have to "read between the
lines".
“When your message is
concrete, then your audience has a clear picture of what you're telling them” (Helpguide.org,
n.d., p. 1). By giving them a clear picture you are providing them with direct knowledge
of what you are doing. This can also prove that you are not only knowledgeable
but that you also have a clear picture of what needs to be done or said. It can
also prove that you know what you are doing in the field and make you more creditable.
Some of my own communication
strengths include being able to communicate coherently and providing a complete
message so that whomever I am talking to can have a very clear picture of what
I am saying. This only goes towards small groups or when I am talking
one-on-one, when I am in a large group I am an introvert. This is based on the Communication
Anxiety Inventory. I need to work on talking in front of large groups if I want
to work to change the current policies in the early childhood field, to make the
field better.
Reference
Helpguide.org.
(n.d.). Effective communication. Retrieved October 15, 2013,
fromhttp://www.helpguide.org/mental/effective_communication_skills.htm
Hello,
ReplyDeleteI like the way you refer to 'reading between the lines" So many messages have hidden intent. I use reflective responses when I am talking with families and coworkers that I need to hear and understand their message clearly.
One of my good friends is an introvert teacher. She does a great job projecting and speaking clearly because she is reflective prior to her speech. You can do it too...
Jennifer Brewer
Just knowing that speaking before a large group is a step in the right direction. Practice makes perfect, but also confidence in what you know about your topic. The more one knows, the better able that person is to answer questions, deflect challenges, and take detours that come up in Q&A without losing poise. Little by little, everyone can become stronger in what is, really, an essential skill. Thanks, Chenieka!
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