Analyzing Personal Communication Skills And Areas For Improvement

Results of Personal Communication Skills Analysis

Question:

Discuss about the Ambivalence and Structure of Political Opinion.

Individual communiqué refers to the mode in which individuals relate/ associate with the people nearby. It is fundamental since it helps people to encourage their lives by using open doors that emerge. It additionally causes one to have a piece of information about their shortcomings and conforming to the earth by creating vital remedies. This essay analyzes a personal correspondence abilities and inventing modifications utilizing distinctive critical thinking devices; Inclusive of the diverse measurements of my interchanges styles as shown in my everyday connections in various conditions. As a method for remedying the shortcomings acknowledged over the span of the determination, I will think of a calendar on the most proficient method to rectify it utilizing timetables and the way to accomplish it (Hazardous Materials Training and Research Institute, 2015).

The window enables people to comprehend personal being as well as the way of relating with the other people. This strategy was utilized to aid in picking modifiers that outfit personal portrayal remedially. Five companions and errand to pick the traits that they thought were fit for my character and correspondence fitness are highlighted in this essay. The results of the activity were incorporated into a network as portrayed (Koprowska, 2015).

A primary segment demonstrates that personally, I was reluctant, sure, wise and sorted out. My associates felt that I was legitimate and sure amid my cooperation. As per (Biafore, 2013), it is basic to convey what needs be certainty amid correspondence. In the second section, I am delineated to be hopeful, calm having pride and tense amid specific situations. I am additionally portrayed to be accidentally a loner in spite of the fact that on occasion, in affectation, I endeavor to be a jaunty and outgoing individual. Thirdly, my associates believed that I had tolerance and liberality other than being pliable. In opposition to my desires, some the people felt that I am terrible and anxious to giving others chances for articulation. Ultimately, the fourth room uncovered that I was benevolent, sensible and quiet. It is alright to have essential characteristics that are not all inclusive between the two gatherings (Biafore, 2013). Neither my associates nor I was uncertain on the off chance that they are apropos.

The communications style investigation includes investigating the assortment of communication procedures material to communications. The investigation enables one to comprehend the different settings in each discussion distinguish their qualities and shortcomings and make the vital changes. The outcomes from the survey are shown underneath.

Improvement Areas and Solutions

From the examination, I lived it up trust in my exercises. I utilized down to earth ways to deal with my every day communications and relationship with others. The dread of the obscure and mindfulness is additionally my solid focuses. Through fearlessness, I gained confidence of my colleagues as they could depend on my efforts and my neighborly nature. In spite of these profitable attributes, it is evident that I had deprived heeding capabilities. The examination uncovers that I had poor consideration regarding others’ messages amid discussions as I frequently commanded the whole discussions. I had a sharp scrupulousness as I examined criticisms and their suggestion on each discussion (De, 2013).

Utilizing the empathies poll, one can enhance learning background as it empowers mitigated correspondence of issues paying little mind to the situation. It empowers one to express them in each circumstance while paying appreciation to the need of other. Utilizing the synergistic research site, I gaged my outcomes with the reverberating reactions being that I affably communicated my conclusions paying little respect to the results and I had space to oblige others assessments. Put on a 100-point scale, I scored a B. this suggests in spite of the positive outcomes, I have to deal with a few ranges (Green & Chartered Institute of Public Relations, 2016). I need to enhance my listening abilities as I frequently hinder and query the thinking of constituents when their conclusions seem conflicting to my intensity.

The communication quiz aimed at analyzing the personal relational abilities with accentuation the way they impart and give criticism. The outcomes of the system uncover that I accentuated the significance of utilizing functional methodologies in classwork and associations. I regularly expected and anticipated likely explanations of perplexity in any class undertaking and handle them forthright. Tarrying of thoughts and the absence of utilization of representative correspondence helps were likewise my under doings. In this view, having known my areas of strength and weakness, I purpose to work on them for betterment. Particularly, my focus will be in improving on the areas where I underscored. I strongly believe that there is a room for improvement always, and thus through high determination, one can improve.

In individual and scholarly improvement, a self-reflection is a basic apparatus as it helps understudies to create basic capabilities in initiative abilities while underscoring scholastic undertakings. Individual reflection includes an evaluation of the key activities, standards, dispositions, and conduct. From the reflection, I understood my proactive way to deal with issues because of the dread of committing errors and losing openings. My certainty would assume a massive part in the choices since in the event that I understood that when I was opposed to something, I was probably going to avoid tactic that includes the same. This is a component that presumably restrains my reasoning (De, 2013). The aftereffects of the examination uncover that I need to enhance my undivided attention and decisiveness observations particularly as uncovered in interviews, the gathering works and over the span of my learning knowledge. Moreover, my strength in discussions and effort of certainty while making introductions amid talks were in opposition to my convictions.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the reflection of the personal leadership skills was essential in uncovering my approaches to issues. The understanding of the self attributes is essential, since it enables one to do a self-evaluation against the proven leadership theories, and thus put measures in place to embrace the best practices. For instance, if a person realizes that his/her inner attributes do not conform to the attributes believed to be associates with the successful leaders, one can change his approaches to leadership before it brings undesired consequences (Craig & Martinez, 2016).

Based on the results, self-assured perception and also active listening are the improvements I need to work on.  The lack of these traits can be easily noticed through the interactions I had during the previous semesters. As a result of several studies, we found out that when a person is in a middle of a conversation, the responses that he or she is going to offer are based on two motivators: intrinsic and extrinsic. When referring to the confidence of a person, studies show us that it is strongly related to the personality but also to the psychological setup. Based on (Biafore, 2013), people who are confident are hardly shaken by different situations since they are capable of anticipating what is going to happen next.

It was proven that these motivators we talked about are considered essential determinants that can influence the outward character.  Based on the APA studies, it is important for someone to be able to determine what are both the weaknesses and strengths because during socialization we are requested to try to focus more on the strengths and be able to present them in such way it compensates the weaknesses (Hazardous Materials Training and Research Institute, 2015). Exemplified by (De, 2013), the incapacity to do all the things mentioned before will result in less confidence and will negatively influence communication. In some cases, the tense that is created might be an enough reason for some people to avoid any kind of socialization.

When we are determined to try to learn something, the active listening process is a trait that we should not miss. It refers to the capacity to pay attention to what someone tells you, understand that information and be able to remember it even after the socialization is over. Based on the obtained results of my examination that was focused on the communication abilities, active listening seems to point out as one of my biggest weakness. It is definitely something that needs a lot of improvement (Hoppe, 2015). If I will be able to improve this part, I will most likely see significant improvements in my learning processes. Also, I was able to see that when I am socializing I tend to have low level of concentrations which lead to disagreements even if I might be wrong. It affected even my capacity to come up with a new concept that we previously discussed. Because I realize how much it influences my life, I decided to come up with some possibilities that may help me solve this problem (Brown & Smith, 2017). They are represented by the following:

In order to achieve this trait, I have to show up with an enthusiastic behavior and ready to offer my full attention to the speaker in order to understand the message. Avoiding anything that might distract me, keep a direct eye contact with the speaker and pay attention to the speaker's body language will help me recognize the verbal and nonverbal factors which studies showed us that will improve my capacity to understand that information that is being sent (Drury, 2014).

When referring to this part, the body language is the dominant factor. Nodding and interacting with the speaker are signs of involvement and might also increase my concentration levels (Burnard, 2017). A good example of interacting with the speakers consists of checking if your understood everything correctly. You can summarize the main ideas that you found interested and ask for assurance that they are correct. Nervous gestures should definitely be avoided as they can intensify the tense in different kind of situations. Examples of this kind of gesture include biting the fingernails and playing with the hair (In Flanagan, In Allen & In Levine, 2015).

Most of this exchange of information process is based on what we call feedbacks. It also proves that I am deeply involved in the socialization process and that I am willing to understand the information that is presented. Using phrases like “Seems like what you are saying is “ or “ based on what I heard” are a correct way of sending feedbacks that proves that I am interested in the subject presented (Downs & American Society for Training and Development, 2016). Also asking questions that are relevant also improves the social skill and helps me understand easier everything.  I am underlining the fact that it essential to ask only questions which are relevant and not general questions which everyone knows as this can prove that you did not pay attention to what they said (Battell & American Society for Training and Development, 2016).

My tests also revealed that I need to make sure that I am more constructively assertive as I tend to become aggressive when someone disagrees with me, even though the evidence they offer is valid. This will consist of me having to modify the result based on what the other person has to say. More exactly I am referring to the capacity of listening others opinion and implementing them in my answers. Based on (De, 2013), it is also important to avoid focusing on past experiences with the other partners as the current situation might present a different context and the incapacity to do this will ultimately bring the socialization to confrontation. 

Another possibility is to inspect the people around me, recognize who is going to participate in the conversation and respect all the ideas that they might have based on the character they seem to express.

All the strategies mentioned before will eventually help me overcome the weaknesses I have during socialization. Even if that is not possible, at least I can diminish them until they reach a level that will not affect my social skill. Interacting with others seems like the best environment where I can learn how to do all those things. If everything works as expected, I should be able to improve all those weakness and as a result of this to reach and excellent communication skill. (Green& Chartered Institute of Public Relations, 2016).

A part of this self-reflection exercise there is an action plan. This refers to the implementation of all the previously discussed strategies. If the attempts will offer the expected the results it will mean that all the strategies were correct.

The first part consists in my participating in a communication course during the first three weeks. I am expecting that by the time I finish it to become a better listener and also to be able to avoid aggressive behavior when someone disagrees. I also believe that a big advantage of such a course is that it will teach me how to adapt to different environments.

Since I want to make sure that my communication skills are at their maximum level, I will also take an advanced communication course at Central Queensland University as it will help me improve all those parts that were not discussed during the basic class. As a result of this, it will definitely improve my career development process and make me ready to move into the employment part. This is an essential step as communication skills are a must in this field.

Another way to improve this skill is to read different magazines and also books as they may contain interesting advice. Also, this will present to me different kinds of situations that I might have to deal with during my lifetime and also will present me techniques to deal with them. An example of this is represented by those situations that require a person to become for versatile in order to be able to handle the communication. I expect to be able to do this within four weeks and I expect that at the end to become more competent (Eemeren & Grootendorst, 2014).

Another useful thing might be represented by a diary. I can write on those pages all the developments that I did based on the schedule and also all the techniques which I am going to apply in the future. In this way in case I miss something, I can check my diary to make sure that everything is working as expected. Adjustments might have to be done, but it is important to make sure that the outcome is the one that we expect (Koprowska, 2015).

Also, all the activities that I will undertake will be supervised and guided by an instruction. My mentor will be the one in charge to tell me if everything is going on as expected and if there are any weaknesses that will also need to be improved.

The Gantt chart is what I used for illustrating the schedule I will have to undergo. I am expecting the entire process to take around two months. Even so, I expect this to be the maximum time as many of the activities can be done at the same time. Because of that, there is a high possibility to end it all before the two months are over. At the end I am going to test the results by interacting with people around me. If the strategy is successful I will be able to get involved in discussion easier and also I will control all my aggressive responses. Otherwise, I will have to retake the activities which I consider essential to improve the weaknesses I have (Burnard, 2017).

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