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Chapter 13. Interpersonal Communication and Teamwork. Learning Objective 1. Identify the components of interpersonal communication and soft skills. Interpersonal Communication Components. Interpersonal communication Verbal and nonverbal interactions Soft skills
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Chapter 13 Interpersonal Communication and Teamwork Business Communication Krizan, Merrier, Logan, & Williams
Learning Objective 1 Identify the components of interpersonal communication and soft skills. Business Communication Krizan, Merrier, Logan, & Williams
Interpersonal Communication Components • Interpersonal communication • Verbal and nonverbal interactions • Soft skills • Personal qualities, habits, attitudes, and social graces • Displayed through listening, speaking, writing, and nonverbal communication Business Communication Krizan, Merrier, Logan, & Williams
Learning Objective 2 Develop skills for building positive relationships. Business Communication Krizan, Merrier, Logan, & Williams
Building Positive Relationships • Conversations • Social business interactions • Relationship repair skills Business Communication Krizan, Merrier, Logan, & Williams
Learning Objective 3 Give feedback effectively and receive it appropriately. Business Communication Krizan, Merrier, Logan, & Williams
Positive Feedback - goals Recognize good performance Use as a motivator Constructive Feedback – goal Help people understand where they stand in relation to the expected job behavior Feedback Business Communication Krizan, Merrier, Logan, & Williams
Feedback • Ways to deliver constructive feedback • Give in private • Limit to documented, work-related concerns • Focus on the behavior, not the person • Use and read nonverbal cues carefully Business Communication Krizan, Merrier, Logan, & Williams
Options for Dealing with Conflict Business Communication Krizan, Merrier, Logan, & Williams
Learning Objective 4 Describe techniques for resolving conflicts. Business Communication Krizan, Merrier, Logan, & Williams
Conflict Handling Techniques • Act promptly. • Schedule a meeting. • Use active listening. • Communicate honestly. • Focus on the problem. • Brainstorm solutions. • Formalize the solution. • Implement and follow up on the solution. Business Communication Krizan, Merrier, Logan, & Williams
Learning Objective 5 Develop the skills associated with leading and participating in teams. Business Communication Krizan, Merrier, Logan, & Williams
Team Members Should • Engage in open, honest communication • Be cohesive • Foster growth • Be recognized for their achievements Business Communication Krizan, Merrier, Logan, & Williams
Learning Objective 6 Describe the features of and process used by a writing team. Business Communication Krizan, Merrier, Logan, & Williams
Writing Teams • Features • Abilities of team members • Effective group dynamics • Loyalty to team and purpose • Agreement on and adherence to schedule • Team writing process • Plan • Draft • Finalize Business Communication Krizan, Merrier, Logan, & Williams