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Mike Von der Porten. mikevdp@mail.com 1815 Manor Drive Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707) 545-7520 www.WinePi.com. Communication. Examples. Baden Powell’s gravestone Trail Symbol: “I have gone home ”. Wood Badge symbols. The Gilwell Gazette , including the agenda of the day.
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Mike Von der Porten mikevdp@mail.com 1815 Manor Drive Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707) 545-7520 www.WinePi.com
Examples Baden Powell’s gravestoneTrail Symbol: “I have gone home” Wood Badge symbols The Gilwell Gazette, including the agenda of the day “Back to Gilwell” song BSA uniform & patches Are these effective?
Visionary Speeches • John F Kennedy • Martin Luther King Jr. What made those speeches so effective?
Effective Speaking • Some Key Elements • Important message • Affects the lives of the listeners • Authoritative speakers • Strong beliefs by speakers • Straight to the point • Highly skilled speakers
BEAR ATTACK • A Scout has just run up and • delivered this message: • WHO: Philmont Expedition 7-30, eight Scouts, two advisors • WHAT: Bear attack, two Scouts mauled • WHERE: Lover’s Leap Camp • WHEN: One hour ago • WHY: We need assistance • HOW: Bring an ambulance, medics, and first aid supplies. A big bear trap could also prove useful.
Communication The basic blueprint of Communication
Effective Listening Both the sender and receiver are responsible
BARRIERS TO EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATING • Lack of common ground • Lack of sincerity • Lack of authority • Lack of clarity • Poor presentation skills • Lack of receptiveness • Environment
Ways to Assure Good Communication • Common ground
Ways to Assure Good Communication • Common ground • Sincerity
Ways to Assure Good Communication • Common ground • Sincerity • Authority
Ways to Assure Good Communication • Common ground • Sincerity • Authority • Clarity
Ways to Assure Good Communication • Common ground • Sincerity • Authority • Clarity • Presentation skills
Ways to Assure Good Communication • Common ground • Sincerity • Authority • Clarity • Presentation skills • Receptiveness
Ways to Assure Good Communication • Common ground • Sincerity • Authority • Clarity • Presentation skills • Receptiveness • Environment
Teaching Process • Some elements: • Hands-on • Visible goal • Handout with step-by-step diagrams • Demonstration • Each participant allowed to make mistakes • Generous support and praise
Effective Skills Instruction Key to BSA Advancement A Youth is Reviewed A Youth is Tested A Youth Learns A Youth is Recognized
Recap • Good Communication is: • A tool of Leadership • Essential to effective teams • Happens in the “common ground” • Should be clear and concise • Sender/receiver consider each other • Is written, verbal, and non-verbal • Feedback is a gift