Title and Objective: The presentation focuses on business behaviors, specifically communication types and styles within the context of the T-Level Technical Qualification in Management and Administration Level 3.
Goals of the Session: By the end of this session, learners should be able to:
Understand various communication types and styles.
Recognize why communication types need to be adapted based on the target audience.
Differentiate between professional communication and personal communication used with friends.
Diversity in Communication: Many types and styles of communication exist, and it's crucial to understand these to choose the most effective form for each situation.
Situational Analysis: Not every situation will require the same communication type or style; hence, identifying the context and message is essential to effective communication.
Interactive Question: A prompt challenging learners to think of various types of communication they might employ.
Formal Context: In a formal meeting with a manager, it is not optimal to use verbal communication via a telephone; a face-to-face conversation or video conference would be more effective.
Two Distinct Types:
Verbal Communication: This includes spoken words—making it essential to articulate clearly and adjust tone based on the audience.
Non-verbal Communication: This encompasses visual cues such as eye contact, body language, and active listening, all of which are critical for effective interpersonal interaction.
Interactive Question: Encourages learners to assess their perceptions based on non-verbal cues in communication scenarios.
Written Communication: Ideal for maintaining a formal audit trail. Includes emails, reports, and contracts, commonly used in professional settings for formal dialogues.
Visual Communication: Utilizes images and infographics, effective in conveying complex information efficiently, underlining that visuals can indeed communicate profoundly.
Interactive Question: Asks learners to consider scenarios where visual communication might be the most effective.
Listening Skills: Fundamental for receiving and interpreting messages, listening enhances relationships and promotes clearer communication channels.
Effective Listening: Miscommunication can be mitigated through active listening, which is vital in teamwork and collaborative settings.
Social Communication Styles: Flexibility in communication styles is important. This includes blending verbal and non-verbal cues, especially in informal settings with friends, employing gestures and tone to enrich interaction.
Importance of Adaptation: Understanding when to alter communication styles is critical for connecting with the audience, varying greatly between contexts like team-building sessions and job interviews.
Steps to Adapt:
Identify the audience
Gauge their current mindset
Determine necessary information
Assess desired emotional takeaway
Select the appropriate communication method for the message.
Professional Communication: Characterized by formality, clarity, brevity, relevance, and goal-oriented language across larger audience groups, necessitating regular updates and structured delivery.
Personal Communication: More relaxed in tone; typically informal, employs humor, and allows for emotional expression, usually occurring in smaller groups like conversations with friends and family.
Final Thoughts: Encourages learners to consolidate their understanding of communication styles and how adapting these styles depending on context can enhance effectiveness. The session concludes with an invitation for questions.