I acknowledge that I communicate with people differently according to their ability to understand the expressions I use to explain my ideas or thoughts. Also, I become aware that I am communicating with others who come from different backgrounds differently, because I put addition efforts in avoiding appear insensitive toward others.
As a case manager, I communicate with over 30 clients who have a wide range of mental health, mental disorders, and emotional disorders. Their abilities to receive and express vary at a greater scale. On my job, I always try to communicate at clients' comprehensive level.
If I am communicating with my colleagues or supervisors, I communicate differently. I communicate at much more professional level than I would with my circle of friends. What is even more--I communicate differently with deaf peers than I would with hearing peers based on culture tendencies.
There are three strategies that I learned this week, which would help me become effective communicator. First, one strategy is to remember to treat others the way I want to be treated. Second, gain my perception of self and of others by learning and relearning about culture, diversity, and my being. Third, use active listening skill to gain my competency as effective communicator. These strategies are on-going and reusable.
Your three strategies are fantastic for being an effective communicator! I agree that they are ongoing and should be used over and over again. Great job!!
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ReplyDeleteYou brought up a great point about communicating differently with deaf peers. What a great reminder that we don't always just communicate differently with "others" we just flat out communicate differently with alot of different people. It's important for us to be more aware of how we are coming across to people, to all people, if we want to be a more effective communicator.
I have to agree with your three strategies of communication. I think those are good ways to have effective communication.
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