Interpersonal Communication Skills - ICS
Interpersonal Communication Skills - ICS
Interpersonal Communication Skills - ICS
COMMUNICATION
Creating understanding in the minds of others
Finding something in common between us and the person(s) with whom we are communicating A process : dynamic, ongoing, evercharging, moving, not static, involving
face to face interaction between and among people who are consistently aware of each other
SKILLS we use when we communicate and deal with other people FACE-TO-FACE
Everything we SAY and DO to another person will have an effect on him / her. To be successful communicators, we have to create and to maintain good relationships with people. Treat people well! Communicate with people well!
What really counts in IC is not usually taught. BELIEVABILITY is the key ingredient to effective communicating.
PERSONALITY FACTOR plays a major role in the effectiveness of an individuals interpersonal retlationships.
Speaking to the RIGHT BRAIN of listeners can be effective.
KEY ELEMENTS OF IC
Objectives:
To use my voice as a rich, resonant instrument, especially when I am communicating with others in person, on the phone, or in a group setting To command my listener(s) attention and not allow my voice to be a barrier to action
To maintain the active interest and involvement of my listener(s) with whom I am communicating, every time I talk
Objectives:
To create a bond between myself and my listeners by using humor to enable them to enjoy listening to me more To make myself more human, and to make others have a good time when they are around me
5 LEVELS OF COMMUNICTION
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 CLICHES GOSSIPS IDEAS FEELINGS PEAK or GUT
TRANSACTIONAL ANALYSIS ( T A )
PARENT ADULT CHILD
NATURAL CHILD ADAPTED CHILD LITTLE PROFESSOR
CRITICAL PARENT NURTURING PARENT SYMPATHETIC PARENT
LOOK
LISTEN -
Assertiveness
Receptiveness Im OK. Youre OK.
STYLES OF COMMUNICATION
1. BLAMER (I count. You dont count.)
2. PLACATER (I dont count. You count.) 3. COMPUTER (I dont count. You dont count. The situation counts.)
4. DISTRACTER (I dont count. You dont count. The situation doesnt count.)
POINTS TO REMEMBER!
People make judgements about us based on what they can hear and see. Our behavior can affect and shape other peoples behavior. Respond. Dont react.
Take note: No two individuals are alike or can be alike - not even twins!
2. Actively listen to the other person and be interested in what he / she has to say.
3. Dont be too influenced by first impressions. Avoid stereotyping people. 4. Be aware that people behave differently in different situations.
NO ONE CAN MAKE YOU SKILLFUL IN DEALING WITH OTHERS AND SITUATIONS BUT YOURSELF.
But changing yourself, if you need changing, can make you a much better and much loved person.
YOU HAVE ONLY ONE LIFE TO LIVE. LIVE IT REAL WELL WITH OTHERS.
GOOD LUCK!
A SUCCESSFUL COMMUNICATION WITH THE WORLD!
GOD BLESS!