Effective Communication
A dynamic interconnected and complex world requires students to be capable communicators. This chapter explores a variety of skills and literacy to broaden students' capabilities as communicators in personal and professional situations and contexts.
"To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others."
- Tim Robbins
The operative term in the title of this chapter is "effective." Intent and purpose seem to be key factors in deciding the manner and style of communiques. We are always on safe ground when we can communicate genuinely, honestly and authentically, and we are compassionate and open enough to both make our case and really reflect and think of others views.
"To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others."
- Tim Robbins
The operative term in the title of this chapter is "effective." Intent and purpose seem to be key factors in deciding the manner and style of communiques. We are always on safe ground when we can communicate genuinely, honestly and authentically, and we are compassionate and open enough to both make our case and really reflect and think of others views.