Part #$1$: Reflection

Think about a leader in your life $($a manager, a teacher, a coach, a team captain, a faith leader, etc.$)$ who$$is$$an effective communicator. Reflect on that person$$s communication skills by responding to the following prompts:

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Why do you consider this leader to be an effective communicator? Identify$$at least three$$strengths of their communication. $(3$ pts$)$

How has this leader$$s ability to communicate impacted you? $(2$ pts$)$

What can you learn from their example to enhance your own communication skills? $(2$ pts$)$

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Part #$2$: Application

Consider a recent example of$$poor$$communication$$for which you were responsible. We have numerous opportunities to communicate daily, so you should have plenty of examples from which to choose! Keep in mind that communicating involves sending$$and$$receiving a message.$$Note:$$Select a workplace example if possible.

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Reflect on your communication skills by responding to the following prompts:

Describe your example of poor communication$$for which you were responsible.$(3$ pts$.)$

Determine the reasons for the miscommunication by applying the communication model. Address and provide support for$$each$$of the following as part of your response:

What$$medium$$was used to deliver the message? Was your choice of communication method $($in person, e$-$mail, text, phone, etc.$)$ appropriate for the message?

Was the message correctly$$encoded$$by you the sender$?$ Was there anything confusing in the message you communicated? Support your response.

Was there any$$noise$$that disrupted or distorted the reception of your message? Support your response.

Was the message correctly$$decoded$$by the receiver? Support your response.

What feedback was provided? $(5$ pts$)$

Drawing from the module learning activities on enhancing communication skills and active listening, how could you have handled your communication example differently to be more effective? Identify$$at least three$$specific actions you would take to improve your communication.