Communication is a two-way process. Done correctly communication involves sending and receiving information between two or more parties. That means it requires all parties having the chance to both speak as well as listen, and to be listened to! 33 31 Answer the following questions and be ready to engage in discussion with your fellow peers to learn more about effective communication and what has worked or not worked for them. 52 Initial Post questions: 1. Describe one or two areas of communication that you are most strong in. How is this demonstrated? 2. Describe an area of communication that you are working on improving. How are you doing this? 3. How do you demonstrate good listening behaviours? How can you accurately interpret non-verbal messages? 4. Discuss which communication medium best serves your needs in varying situations. How do you determine which medium to use? 5. How can you get your messages across in a way that does not cause defensiveness on the part of the receiver of your message