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Mastering Mastering Interpersonal Interpersonal

CommunicationCommunication

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Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives• Highlight the advantages and disadvantages

of working in teams• Name eight guidelines for successful

collaborative writing• Explain how meeting technologies can

expedite communication and describe social networking in business communication

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Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives• Describe the listening process and how good

listeners overcome barriers at each stage of the process

• Clarify the importance of nonverbal communication and describe six categories of nonverbal expression

• Review the importance of business etiquette

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Communicating in TeamsCommunicating in Teams

• Problem solving• Task forces• Committees

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Overview of TeamsOverview of TeamsAdvantages

•More information

•Diversity of views

•Support for solutions

•Improved performance

Disadvantages

•Time issues

•Groupthink

•Hidden agendas

•High costs

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Effective TeamsEffective Teams

• Have a clear objective• Share a sense of purpose• Communicate openly and honestly• Reach decisions by consensus• Think in creative ways• Know how to resolve conflict

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Ineffective TeamsIneffective Teams

• Communication issues, suspicion, and lack of trust– Waste time and money– Generate low quality– Breed frustration

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Collaborative Writing Collaborative Writing

Clarify Processes

Avoid Group Writing

Ensure Compatibility

Check Progress Often

Select Collaborators

Agree on Goals

Take Time to Bond

Clarify Responsibilities

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Writing TechnologiesWriting Technologies

• Content management systems • Wiki sites• Groupware • Shared workspaces

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Group DynamicsGroup Dynamics

• Team roles• Team development• Conflict• Resistance

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Assuming Team RolesAssuming Team Roles

• Self-oriented• Team-maintenance• Task-oriented

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Phases of Team Phases of Team EvolutionEvolution

• General framework1. Orientation2. Conflict3. Brainstorming4. Emergence5. Reinforcement

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Types of Team ConflictTypes of Team Conflict

• Constructive (Win-Win)• Destructive (Win-Lose or Lose-Lose)

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Resolving Team ConflictResolving Team Conflict

• Seven methods– Proaction– Communication– Openness– Research – Flexibility– Fair play– Alliance

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Overcoming ResistanceOvercoming Resistance

• Express understanding• Make people aware of their resistance• Evaluate others’ objections fairly• Withhold arguments until the other

person is ready for them

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Networking TechnologiesNetworking Technologies

• Social networks• Virtual communities

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Productive MeetingsProductive Meetings

• Preparation• Efficiency• Technology

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Preparing for MeetingsPreparing for Meetings

• Identify your purpose• Select participants• Choose the time and place• Set the agenda

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Leading and Leading and ParticipatingParticipating

• Stay on track• Follow the rules• Invite participation• Participate actively• Close effectively

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Meeting TechnologiesMeeting Technologies

• Virtual teams• Virtual meetings• Teleconferences • Videoconferences• Web-based systems

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Effective Listening SkillsEffective Listening Skills

• Build relationships• Enhance product deliveries• Capture opportunities• Manage diversity

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Types of ListeningTypes of Listening

• Content listening• Critical listening• Empathic listening• Active listening

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The Listening ProcessThe Listening Process

• Receiving• Decoding• Remembering• Evaluating• Responding

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Barriers to ListeningBarriers to Listening

• Interruptions • Selective listening• Selective perception• Language or experience• Memory problems

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Nonverbal Nonverbal CommunicationCommunication

• Intentional and unintentional effects– Support words– Weaken words– Replace words

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Categories of Nonverbal Categories of Nonverbal CommunicationCommunication

• Facial expressions• Gestures and posture• Vocal characteristics• Personal appearance• Touching behavior• Time and space

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Using Nonverbal Using Nonverbal Communication EffectivelyCommunication Effectively• When talking• When not talking• When listening

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Business EtiquetteBusiness Etiquette

• Workplace• Social settings• Online

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Etiquette in the Etiquette in the WorkplaceWorkplace

• Personal appearance• Personal grooming• Personal demeanor• Telephone skills

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Etiquette in Social Etiquette in Social SettingsSettings

• Appearance and actions• Personal introductions• Business meals• Mobile phones• Inappropriate topics

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Business Etiquette Business Etiquette OnlineOnline

• Learn the basics of online etiquette• Avoid personal attacks• Stay focused on the original topic• Do not present opinions as facts• Follow grammar and spelling rules• Use virus protection

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Business Etiquette Business Etiquette OnlineOnline

• Ask permission before IM chatting• Control language and emotions• Avoid multitasking and IM• Never assume privacy• Avoid “reply all” in email• Do not waste other people’s time