Activity 10: Conclusion

We use communication every day in nearly every environment, including in the workplace. Whether you give a slight head nod in agreement or present information to a large group, communication is absolutely necessary when building relationships, sharing ideas, delegating responsibilities, managing a team and much more.

Learning and developing good communication skills can help you succeed in your career, make you a competitive job candidate and build your network.

While it takes time and practice, communication and interpersonal skills are certainly able to be both increased and refined.

There are four main types of communication we use on a daily basis: Verbal, nonverbal, written and visual. Let’s take a look at each of these types of communication, why they are important and how you can improve them for success in your career.

Activity 2. Types of Communication

Objectives:

After completion of this activity, the participants will be able to:

Know the types of communication

Know different body postures and they meaning

Time Needed 1 hour

Methodology

Materials Largre group discussion, facilitator presentation.

Flipchart paper, markers, tape, chalk or rope.

TYPES OF COMMUNICATION

Based on communication channels Based on style and purpose

Non-Verbal Verbal

Oral

Written Formal

Face to Face

Distance Informal

Political Nonverbal Communication

After completing this activity, the participants should be able to demonstrate mastery of the following learning outcomes:

Define non-verbal communication, explain its meta-communicative nature, and discuss its functions and characteristics.

1. Define and distinguish among the following kinds of non-verbal messages: kinesics, paralanguage, proxemics, haptics, arti-factual communication and appearance, olfactics, colour, and chronemics.

2. Compare and contrast the nonverbal communication styles of men and women.

Distinguish between contact and noncontact cultures.3.

4. Describe the impacts of media and technology on nonverbal messages.

5. Identify steps you can take to improve your nonverbal effectiveness.