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COMPETENT COMMUNICATOR. Skills Most Looked for in Potential Employees. Competent Communicators Know About…. Communication Themselves Others (listeners, readers, and observers) The world around them Reason and logic. Competent Communicator.
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Competent Communicators Know About… • Communication • Themselves • Others (listeners, readers, and observers) • The world around them • Reason and logic
Competent Communicator -Someone who incorporates knowledge, attitude, and skills into his or her communication to communicate effectively and appropriately.
KNOWLEDGE -recognize the need to be informed -important to have complete, accurate, and recent info -ability to use info effectively -valid info and using “good common sense” Example: a knowledgeable voter tries to find out about candidates and issues before voting
Negative attitude in class May not listen as well May not participate effectively “One bad apple spoils the bunch…” Positive attitude in class Look forward to it Put forth extra effort to do well POSITIVE ATTITUDES = POSITIVE INTERACTIONS!! ATTITUDES-influence the way you see yourself and other people
ATTITUDES (continued) Attitudes are basically the result of related experiences Positive experience in school=positive attitude Negative experience in school=negative attitude
Attitude adjustments can be made, but it may mean a change in your environment, friends, or interests! You might choose to spend more time with positive people!!! **Think about a time you’ve been around a friend with a negative attitude. How does being around them affect your attitude??
Task Skills -communication skills needed to do a job, complete a task, or reach a goal effectively -logically thinking through problems -giving clear instructions -effectively using nonverbal behaviors Relationship Skills -communication skills needed to nurture and maintain goodwill with people -give and receive suggestions and praise -listening carefully to others Tact, courtesy, respect= Good relationship skills!! SKILLS