Enhancing Business Communication Skills Workbook

 
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Workbook 1
 
E Gatawa
 
Communication Skills Workbook
 
 
 
Defining Business Communication
 
Exercise
 
Defining Business Communication
 
Reflecting on the training you have received and your
professional background, provide your personal definition of
business communication
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Challenges in today’s dynamic
business communication
 
Reflecting on your professional background, list business
communication challenges you face in today’s workplaces
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Types of Communication –
Organizational Level
 
Communication in an organization occurs in multidimensional
levels. Here are some types;
Verbal
Written
Non verbal
Digital
Formal
Informal
Horizontal
Vertical
Cross functional
External
 
Individual Communication
Styles
 
 
Assertive
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 Confidence of communicating without having to
employ manipulation. In this style, one protects their own rights
while being respectful of other people’s rights and know how to
express themselves socially and emotionally.
Aggressive 
- 
This style involves winning, even if it is at someone
else’s expense. People who use this method usually feel like their
needs are far much more important than that of others.
Manipulative 
- 
This style is scheming, calculating and shrewd.
People who impose this style are very skilled at controlling or
influencing others for their own advantage.
 
 
 
Individual Communication
Styles
 
 
Passive/ Submissive 
- 
People who employ this style
look to please other people and avoid any conflicts.
People with this type of communication will put the
needs of other before theirs because they see other
people’s needs as being more important than theirs.
Passive Aggressive 
- 
This communication style involves
being passive on the surface but actually acting out
anger indirectly or behind the scenes. It’s hypocritical
and deceptive.
 
 
 
 
 
Individual Communication
Styles
 
 
Direct 
-  
This is a style where the speaker doesn’t mask the message
he wants to convey. This involves the use of clear language that can
be easily understood by the recipient.
Indirect
 - 
People employing this style tend to mask their intentions
and needs. It is hard to know what they are looking to achieve. It can
be hard for a person to decipher what they are trying to
communicate, especially if they are not accustomed to a particular
group or culture. This can sometimes employ the use of facial
expressions or subtle signs.
 
 
 
 
In this intervention you will reflect on your past
communication experiences and get a chance to assess
yourself truthfully by relating to the previous Individual
Communication Styles.
We will also use a 360 degrees assessment/ multi source
rater, where we will obtain assessment from your colleagues
pertaining to your communication style(s).
 
Self Reflection
 
Consider specific instances where you felt your
communication was successful and when it could
have been better. Try to identify patterns or recurring
issues in your communication style.
Complete the following on your own;
 
Self Reflection
 
Objectives of knowing yourself
 
List the importance of knowing yourself in this exercise
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Exercise 1
 
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Exercise – Let’s get personal
Intrapersonal Skills
List how you communicate with yourself
 
Exercise 2
 
Instance 1
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Reaction
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What could you have done better
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Self Reflection
 
Exercise 3
 
Instance 2
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Reaction
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What could you have done better
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Self Reflection
 
Instance 3
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Reaction
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What could you have done better
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Self Reflection
 
Introspection on your
Communication Styles
 
 
 
What is your Communication Style
 
Exercise 4
 
360 degrees assessment on your
Communication Styles
 
 
 
 
What 
do others say about your
 Communication Style?
 
This requires you to obtain feedback from 3 people who you work with. 
They
can provide insights into your communication strengths and weaknesses that
you might not be aware of.
Encourage them to be honest and constructive in their assessments.
 
Exercise 5
 
Respondent 1 – 360 degree Assessment on Communication Style for
Participant Name …………………….……………………..
Dear Respondent – 
Please name the participant’s communication style, e.g, assertive, direct, indirect,
passive, aggressive, manipulative and list their strengths and weaknesses. Further suggest
recommendations on how they can communicate better.
 
 
Respondent 2 – 360 degree Assessment on Communication Style for
Participant Name …………………….……………………..
 
 
Dear Respondent – 
Please name the participant’s communication style, e.g, assertive, direct, indirect,
passive, aggressive, manipulative and list their strengths and weaknesses. Further suggest
recommendations on how they can communicate better.
 
Respondent 3 – 360 degree Assessment on Communication Style for
Participant Name …………………….……………………..
 
 
Dear Respondent – 
Please name the participant’s communication style, e.g, assertive, direct, indirect,
passive, aggressive, manipulative and list their strengths and weaknesses. Further suggest
recommendations on how they can communicate better.
 
After your own personal assessment and external
assessment, identify what you consider the most
effective communication type and its characteristics.
 
How can you improve your
communication style?
 
Exercise 6
 
 
 
Personal Self-Assessment
Framework
 
Exercise 7
 
Create a Self-Assessment Framework
Design a framework to evaluate your
communication skills considering a scale of 1 to 5 (1
being the least and 5 being the most) using a
checklist to rate your proficiency in each of the
communication type aspects.
 
Self-Assessment Framework
 
Self-Assessment Framework
 
Self-Assessment Framework
 
Self-Assessment Framework
 
Utilizing the self-assessment provided above,
elaborate on a strategy for enhancing communication
across all outlined aspects within a maximum of 500
words.
 
Assignment
 
Exercise 8
 
Communication Skills Action Plan
 
Exercise 9
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  1. Workbook 1 . Communication Skills Workbook E Gatawa

  2. More tips on preparation Exercise Defining Business Communication

  3. Defining Business Communication Reflecting on the training you have received and your professional background, provide your personal definition of business communication . . . . .... . . ....

  4. Challenges in todays dynamic business communication Reflecting on your professional background, list business communication challenges you face in today s workplaces . . . .... . . ....

  5. Types of Communication Organizational Level Communication in an organization occurs in multidimensional levels. Here are some types; Verbal Written Non verbal Digital Formal Informal Horizontal Vertical Cross functional External

  6. Individual Communication Styles Assertive - Confidence of communicating without having to employ manipulation. In this style, one protects their own rights while being respectful of other people s rights and know how to express themselves socially and emotionally. Aggressive - This style involves winning, even if it is at someone else s expense. People who use this method usually feel like their needs are far much more important than that of others. Manipulative - This style is scheming, calculating and shrewd. People who impose this style are very skilled at controlling or influencing others for their own advantage.

  7. Individual Communication Styles Passive/ Submissive - People who employ this style look to please other people and avoid any conflicts. People with this type of communication will put the needs of other before theirs because they see other people s needs as being more important than theirs. Passive Aggressive - This communication style involves being passive on the surface but actually acting out anger indirectly or behind the scenes. It s hypocritical and deceptive.

  8. Individual Communication Styles Direct - This is a style where the speaker doesn t mask the message he wants to convey. This involves the use of clear language that can be easily understood by the recipient. Indirect - People employing this style tend to mask their intentions and needs. It is hard to know what they are looking to achieve. It can be hard for a person to decipher what they are trying to communicate, especially if they are not accustomed to a particular group or culture. This can sometimes employ the use of facial expressions or subtle signs.

  9. Self Reflection In this intervention you will reflect on your past communication experiences and get a chance to assess yourself truthfully by relating to the previous Individual Communication Styles. We will also use a 360 degrees assessment/ multi source rater, where we will obtain assessment from your colleagues pertaining to your communication style(s).

  10. Self Reflection Consider specific instances where you felt your communication was successful and when it could have been better. Try to identify patterns or recurring issues in your communication style. Complete the following on your own;

  11. Exercise 1 Objectives of knowing yourself List the importance of knowing yourself in this exercise .

  12. Exercise Lets get personal Intrapersonal Skills List how you communicate with yourself . List here Exercise 2

  13. Exercise 3 Self Reflection Instance 1 ..................... Reaction .. What could you have done better ...........

  14. Self Reflection Instance 2 ..................... Reaction .. What could you have done better ...........

  15. Self Reflection Instance 3 ..................... Reaction .. What could you have done better ...........

  16. Exercise 4 Introspection on your Communication Styles What is your Communication Style Communication Style(s) Characteristics

  17. Exercise 5 360 degrees assessment on your Communication Styles What do others say about your Communication Style? This requires you to obtain feedback from 3 people who you work with. They can provide insights into your communication strengths and weaknesses that you might not be aware of. Encourage them to be honest and constructive in their assessments.

  18. Respondent 1 360 degree Assessment on Communication Style for Participant Name . .. Dear Respondent Please name the participant s communication style, e.g, assertive, direct, indirect, passive, aggressive, manipulative and list their strengths and weaknesses. Further suggest recommendations on how they can communicate better. Communication Style(s) Characteristics (1) Strengths Weaknesses Recommendations

  19. Respondent 2 360 degree Assessment on Communication Style for Participant Name . .. Dear Respondent Please name the participant s communication style, e.g, assertive, direct, indirect, passive, aggressive, manipulative and list their strengths and weaknesses. Further suggest recommendations on how they can communicate better. Communication Style(s) Characteristics (2) Strengths Weaknesses Recommendations

  20. Respondent 3 360 degree Assessment on Communication Style for Participant Name . .. Dear Respondent Please name the participant s communication style, e.g, assertive, direct, indirect, passive, aggressive, manipulative and list their strengths and weaknesses. Further suggest recommendations on how they can communicate better. Communication Style(s) Characteristics (3) Strengths Weaknesses Recommendations

  21. Exercise 6 How can you improve your communication style? After your own personal assessment and external assessment, identify what you consider the most effective communication type and its characteristics. Communication Type Characteristics

  22. More tips on preparation Exercise 7 Personal Self-Assessment Framework

  23. Self-Assessment Framework Create a Self-Assessment Framework Design a framework to evaluate your communication skills considering a scale of 1 to 5 (1 being the least and 5 being the most) using a checklist to rate your proficiency in each of the communication type aspects.

  24. Self-Assessment Framework Aspect 1 2 3 4 5 Clarity Timeliness Empathy Assertiveness Active Listening Non Verbal Professionalism

  25. Self-Assessment Framework Aspect 1 2 3 4 5 Organization Effective Feedback Cultural Sensitivity Team Collaboration Technical Proficiency Conciseness Confidentiality

  26. Self-Assessment Framework Aspect 1 2 3 4 5 Respect Tone Grammar Follow up Technical Proficiency Self Reflection

  27. Exercise 8 Assignment Utilizing the self-assessment provided above, elaborate on a strategy for enhancing communication across all outlined aspects within a maximum of 500 words.

  28. Communication Skills Action Plan OBJECTIVES ASPECTS TO INCLUDE SUCCESS CRITERIA TIME FRAME RESOURCES (what do you want to achieve) (what aspects do you need to include) (how can you identify your success) (what is your dead line or time line) (what kind of resources or support do you need to achieve your success) Exercise 9

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