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INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS. Interpersonal skills . Necessary for relating and working with others Effective communication skills – listening and expressing Ability to give and receive feedback Being able to work well in teams or groups. Benefits. Personal relationships Professional relationships

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INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

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  1. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

  2. Interpersonal skills • Necessary for relating and working with others • Effective communication skills – listening and expressing • Ability to give and receive feedback • Being able to work well in teams or groups Interpersonal Skills Module

  3. Benefits • Personal relationships • Professional relationships • Employment related skill • Team or group work in college • Learn about other perspectives • Share work load Interpersonal Skills Module

  4. Aspects of Communication: • Listening & Expressing • Verbal & Non-Verbal Interpersonal Skills Module

  5. How does it feel….?

  6. Communication Skills Listening Paying attention to the total content of someone’s verbal communication, without thinking of what you’re going to say next, what you need to do that afternoon, etc. Interpersonal Skills Module

  7. Listening • Avoiding distractions • Attention giving • Active Listening Interpersonal Skills Module

  8. Listening • Avoiding distractions Reduce noise Not thinking about what to say Not thinking about other things Interpersonal Skills Module

  9. Listening • Attending via Body Language Eye Contact Nodding Interpersonal Skills Module

  10. Active Listening By: Not interrupting Focusing Paraphrasing Summarising Using open ended questions Attending to speaker’s non-verbal language Interpersonal Skills Module

  11. Communication is: • Verbal The words we use 7% The tone we use 13% • Non-verbal Body Language 80% Interpersonal Skills Module

  12. Body Language • Gesturing • Facial expressions • Eye contact • Posture • Tone of voice Interpersonal Skills Module

  13. Communication Skills • Listening • Self-expression Interpersonal Skills Module

  14. Effective Expression • ‘I’ Statements - ownership • Matching non-verbal & verbal • Questions • Overcome barriers • Positive language • Ask for feedback Interpersonal Skills Module

  15. Good communication involves: • Congruence between what we think, say and do • A willingness to listen • A level of openness • Respect for other person Interpersonal Skills Module

  16. Communication Skills What is Feedback? Interpersonal Skills Module

  17. Giving Constructive Feedback • Positive • Specific • Non-judgmental • Sensitive Interpersonal Skills Module

  18. Giving Constructive Feedback • Encouraging • Actionable • Two-Way • Timely Interpersonal Skills Module

  19. Receiving Feedback • Be open & receptive • Listen to what is being said • Be aware of immediate reactions • Concentrate on content • Question if you don’t understand • Ask for help/suggestions/ideas Interpersonal Skills Module

  20. Welcome feedback as a constructive way to help you develop and improve your skills and performance Interpersonal Skills Module

  21. Working with Others Interpersonal Skills Module

  22. Benefits of learning in groups • Experience, skills or knowledge of others • Support, encouragement, responsibility • Share work • Increase understanding • Differing perspectives • Others? Interpersonal Skills Module

  23. What is a group? A group is a collection of individuals who come together for a particular reason or with a common aim. Interpersonal Skills Module

  24. What is a group? • Task elements • Goals, Resources, Skills, Decisions • Process elements • Roles, Communication, Dynamics, Conflict Resolution Interpersonal Skills Module

  25. What is group dynamics? Group dynamics examines the way people behave in groups and attempts to understand the factors that make a group more effective. Interpersonal Skills Module

  26. To be effective groups need to: • Achieve a task • Build and maintain the group • Develop / help individuals Interpersonal Skills Module

  27. Effective groups: • Clear, relevant goals • Open communication • Cooperation • Members responsible for own behaviour • Processes for decisions established • Problems confronted openly • Conflict resolved constructively Interpersonal Skills Module

  28. Groups need to be “nurtured” What does this mean? Interpersonal Skills Module

  29. Giving presentations • Aim/purpose & context • Planning & preparation • Delivery • Overcoming nerves Interpersonal Skills Module

  30. Giving presentations Purpose & Context: • To inform, train, persuade, entertain, sell or demonstrate? • Who is the audience? • How much time do you have? • Where is the venue? • Formal or informal? Interpersonal Skills Module

  31. Giving presentations Planning & Preparation: • Relevance to aim and audience! • Gather material relevant to message • Key points only! Interpersonal Skills Module

  32. Giving presentations Planning & Preparation: • Structure the material • Intro = catch attention • Middle = logical, chunks • End = summarise main points Beginning Middle End Interpersonal Skills Module

  33. Giving presentations Planning & Preparation: • Use of notes • Use of visual aids – KISS! • Rehearse Interpersonal Skills Module

  34. Giving presentations Delivery: • Check room, time, equipment • Awareness of self – voice, body language, confidence • Dealing with questions Interpersonal Skills Module

  35. Giving presentations Tips for delivering presentations: • Be aware of verbal language • Be aware of non-verbal language • Eye contact • Hands/gestures • Posture • Face audience • Clothes Interpersonal Skills Module

  36. Giving presentations Reasons for feeling nervous: • Lack of experience • Lack of preparation • Lack of enthusiasm • Negative self-talk Interpersonal Skills Module

  37. Giving presentations Overcoming nerves: • Be over-prepared • Rehearse/practice • Use relaxation techniques • Think positive • Allow for all eventualities • Avoid stressors Interpersonal Skills Module

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