What Is Communication?
As a director I take on many different styles of communication. I have to communicate with children, teachers, parents, other directors, and the list could go on and on. I communicate with each differently, but with respect for each. Part of effective communicating for me also means listening.
Public speaking has always been a challenge for me. The person that I think of that communicates competently is my District Manager. She has to speak to us in many different forums. We have conference calls, 1:1 meetings, and director meetings where all of us gather together. On each occasion she is confident, her agenda is well planned and clear to all, she is articulate and motivating as well. I would like to gain the same confidence that she exhibits.
Hi Emily,
ReplyDeleteI agree that listening is key to effective communication. Sounds as though your district manager is a good influence for speaking in public.
Emily,
ReplyDeleteCompetent communication is essential when supervising staff and interacting with all the other people you mentioned. I have supervised child care staff and being clear with instructions and expectations was an important skill to have to keep everybody involved sane.