Communicate Draw a card but dont let anyone

Communicate Draw a card, but don’t let anyone see it. Now each teammate select a number 1 -3, write it down.

Communicate!! • Try to get your teammates to guess your word by using the following method of communication: 1. Taboo style – Verbal clues (spoken) 2. Guesstures style - Nonverbal (body language/gestures) 3. Crossword style – written clues

What causes communication problems? • Message failure – Lack of clarity – Difference in perspectives – Poor listening skills – Poor speaking skills – Mixed messages

Why is this important? 1. In school 2. In marriage/relationships 3. At work

Tips for Improvement (Verbal) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Organize your thoughts Enunciate Avoid assumptions Relate to others (what is appropriate? ) Understand (clarify) Timing is everything

What is the #1 Fear of Most Adults? 1. Public Speaking! 2. Practice makes perfect 1. Talk to your group about what you did over the weekend. Remember the tips. 2. Your “talk” should be no more than 2 minutes. 3. Team Leaders go first! 4. GO!

Rate Your Performance • Did you organize your thoughts? • Did you enunciate? • Did you avoid assuming your team knew what you were saying or their perspectives? • Did you speak appropriately? • How do you know that your team understood you? • Did you choose an appropriate time to speak?

What do you need to work on?

Effective Listening • Concentrate • Be open minded • Give feedback

Team Listeners • How did YOU do? – Did you drift off while they were talking? – Did you disagree, think of something to say back rather than keep an open mind? – Did you nod your head, say words of affirmation like “uh-huh” or “yes” to show that you were following them?

What do you need to work on?

Tips for Nonverbal Success 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Body language = message Good Posture = confidence Smiles attract Eye contact = friendly, confident, interested Tone = emotional state Space matters Looks count

Nonverbal Study (Homework) 1. Procedures 2. Watch 5 people today. 3. Based on the nonverbal clues, what messages are they sending? 4. Share findings with the class tomorrow.