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Communication Exercises & Activities
* 101 Team Building Exercises by Herman OttenThe Best 101 Team Building Exercises with a video for each exercise! This book contains 101 of the best team building exercises to improve cooperation and communication. Some exercises are fun group games, and others are serious communication exercises. Each exercise includes two pages of step-by-step instructions, explained clear and precisely. For each exercise you will find an explanation of why it would be beneficial to perform. By telling this to the group you work with, they will have a clear understanding of why they should do the exercise. A matching YouTube video for each Team Building Exercise! Each exercise comes with a QR code. You can scan this code with your smartphone or tablet. This will direct you to the corresponding YouTube video that shows an animated instruction of the exercise. These belonging videos will make it even more clear how the exercise can be performed. Point the camera of your phone to the QR code and you will be directed to the belonging video. Multiple variations You will find several variations for each exercise. This is helpful for adjusting the exercise to the needs of the group you are working with. Who will benefit from the exercises Whether you are a teacher, trainer, coach, manager, director, conductor, or football coach, these exercises are suitable for anyone working with groups.
Call Number: HD30.26 .O88 2020
* Crucial and Effective Communication Skills Series by Max J. HarrisonIn these two books, you will learn how to improve all aspects of life with the #1 life skill everyone needs to know... Have you ever felt mad because you can�t get your message across? Have you experienced that no one is actively listening to the things you have to say? You stopped taking the effort to voice your opinion because you already know others won�t get you. With every conversation, you become more and more unsatisfied. The mean voices in your head drive you crazy and you can�t help it, but whenever you are stuck in a meeting or a draining discussion you are close to exploding. Either you manage to suppress your anger or you can�t hold back any longer and you blow up. No matter if you choose A or B, eventually both reactions lead to an immense increase in your stress levels. Stress can cause major mental and physical diseases such as depression, anxiety, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and even sexual dysfunction. Miscommunication is the #1 stress cause. Communication requires a high level of sensitivity because every message is conveyed and needs to be decoded. Did you know that... ...communication is only 7% verbal ....and 93% nonverbal? Everyone conveys their message in a different way. If we can�t decode what someone else tries to tell us, it�s an easy defense mechanism to blame "the other guy" for miscommunicating. Miscommunication does not only cause stress but also kills your romantic- social- and work-related relationships. In Effective Communication, you�ll discover: The 5 most important skills to communicate as intended Practical exercises to use in all areas of life How to turn every conversation into a win-win for both parties How to make sure no one will ever take advantage of you again How to know what�s reality vs. the evil voices in your head How to maintain and create healthy, long-lasting relationships How to create the common ground for real in-depth conversations How to increase your likability and success at work through communication How to overcome all communication barriers and break through anyone And much more Regardless of how successful and smart you are, most of your insecurities are somehow connected to how you communicate in front of others. Insecurity leads into a "less is more" strategy. Instead of sharing what you really think and feel, you chicken out and don�t step up to the plate when the opportunity is on the table. Once you discover the principles of effective communication, you will know exactly how to get your point across and you never have to be scared of miscommunication again. Stop messing with your social and professional life and improve the #1 life skill everyone needs to have. You will also get the book Communication in Marriage with the Bonus Chapter How Modern Technology changes how we communicate. Like playing the piano or driving a car, communication in marriage is a skill you can learn. And no marriage can survive without a healthy and effective communication system. This book shares practical steps and effective verbal and non-verbal communication techniques that can help you communicate better and create a marriage with lasting harmony. If you want to discover a shortcut to clear and effective communication, scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button right now.
Call Number: BF637 .H3775 2019
* Effective Communication by Max HarrisonHow to improve all aspects of life with the #1 life skill everyone needs to know... Have you ever felt mad because you can´t get your message across? Have you ever experienced that no one is actively listening to the things you have to say? You stopped taking the effort to voice your opinion because you already know others won´t get you. With every conversation, you become more and more unsatisfied. The mean voices in your head drive you crazy and you can´t help it, but whenever you are stuck in a meeting or a draining discussion you are close to exploding. Either you manage to suppress your anger or you can´t hold back any longer and you blow up. No matter if you choose A or B, eventually both reactions lead to an immense increase of your stress levels. Stress can cause major mental and physical diseases such as depression, anxiety, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and even sexual dysfunction. Miscommunication is the #1 stress cause. Communication requires a high level of sensitivity because every message is conveyed and needs to be decoded. Did you know that... ...communication is only 7% verbal ....and 93% nonverbal? The non-verbal component is a combination of body language (55%) and tone of voice (38%). Just think about a casual dinner. You are sitting at a table with friends and someone asks "Does anyone see the salt?" Obviously, the question implies "If you see the salt and you can reach it, please hand it over to me." Unfortunately, decoding is not always that simple. Everyone conveys their message in a different way. If we can´t decode what someone else tries to tell us, it´s an easy defense mechanism to blame "the other guy" for miscommunicating. Just think about all the times that you cast a spell on your partner, coworker, family member or friend. Miscommunication does not only cause stress but also kills your romantic- social- and work-related relationships. No one likes to be directly involved in miscommunication. Yet, all of us are...and that´s normal because we all see the world through different lenses. If you want to stop being passive aggressive because you don´t know how to convey and decode messages the right way, then it is time to discover the 5 most essential secrets to communicate effectively. In "Effective Communication", you´ll discover: The 5 most important skills to communicate as intended Practical exercises to use in all areas of life How to turn every conversation into a win-win for both parties How to make sure no one will ever take advantage of you How to know what´s reality vs. the evil voices in your head How to maintain and create healthy, long-lasting relationships How to create the common ground for real in depth conversations How to increase your likability and success at work through communication How to overcome all communication barriers and break through anyone And much more. Regardless of how successful and smart you are, most of your insecurities are somehow connected to how you communicate in front of others. Insecurity leads into a "less is more" strategy. Instead of sharing what you really think and feel, you chicken out and don´t step up to the plate when the opportunity is on the table. Once you discover the principles of effective communication, you will know exactly how to get your point across in communication and you never have to be scared of miscommunication again. Stop messing with your social and professional life and improve the #1 life skill everyone needs to have. If you want to discover a shortcut to clear and effective communication, scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button right now.
Developing Your Influencing Skills How to Influence People by Increasing Your Credibility, Trustworthiness and Communication Skills. Lots of Exercis by Deborah Dalley; Lois Burton; Margaret Greenhall (Editor)Developing Your Influencing Skills How to influence people by increasing your credibility, trustworthiness and communication skills What are the characteristics that make some people more influential than others? This book will give you the keys to successfully increase your influence at work and at home. It explains how becoming more influential is not about using manipulative techniques to get your own way but is about developing a set of beliefs and behaviors that make you a more influential force. We have identified 7 traits that influential people share and, the good news is, they can be developed. In this book you will discover how to: Decide what your influencing goals are and state them in a compelling way. Find ways to increase your credibility rating with other people. Avoid manipulative practice and become more authentic. Develop stronger and more trusting relationships. Inspire others to follow your lead. Become a more influential communicator. This book is packed with case studies, exercises and practical tips to help you to develop the traits required to become a more influential person. All the exercises that are in the book are also in a free downloadable workbook available from http: //www.UoLearn.com What do people say about influencing skills? "Interesting, readable and practical - everything I want from this type of book." "A brand new take on influencing." "Thought provoking and extremely helpful." "This book was a revelation." "Completely changed the way I see influencing - I now believe that I can grow and develop my ability to influence by concentrating on these seven traits." "Very readable book which has changed my perspective on influencing. I always thought of it as a set of tools and techniques but the idea of becoming more influential is much more interesting. This book makes that idea feel possible". "I liked the whole concept of developing the traits of influential people and really liked the way they were presented. I enjoyed the exercises and have started to influence people in different ways as a result. Thank you for the ideas." It has made me realize that perhaps I have put too much effort into influencing external clients and stakeholders and not enough time trying to be influential with my own staff " "I quickly realised that, influencing is a much broader topic than I had imagined. I gained from it an understanding that I stand a better chance of maximizing my effectiveness if I play to my own strengths, rather than trying to meet other's expectations of me." "Most importantly, I learnt that some of the influencing I see employed by others is really manipulations and not only is it not necessary but it can in fact be counterproductive to subscribe to this method. It was very reassuring to hear that I don't have to become someone I'm not in order to extend my influence " About the authors: Lois Burton and Deborah Dalley Deborah Dalley and Lois Burton both have their roots in the field of learning and development in which they have worked for over 20 years. Both run successful consultancy and coaching businesses and work on many collaborative projects as colleagues and friends. With backgrounds that span work in the public, private and voluntary sectors Lois and Deborah share many professional interests and values and bring complementary experience to their work. Deborah and Lois run many workshops and programs which include the development of influencing skills and together have developed the popular Beyond series of workshops which provide a unique forum for leaders to receive individual, in depth feedback on their impact, presence and ability to influence in a variety of settings.
Call Number: BF774 .D38 2010
Oral Communication by Kathryn Su Young; Howard Pau Travis"The textbook's interactive approach is designed to draw students into the learning process. Activities and exercises interspersed throughout the chapters prompt students to think critically about the information in each section. Students can then come to class prepared to participate in discussions, which will reinforce and expand on the concepts in this concise approach to the study of communication."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Call Number: BF 637.45 .Y68 2004
Communication at Work
Essentials of Business Communication by Mary Ellen GuffeyThis cost-effective textbook/workbook/handbook presents a streamlined approach to business communication that includes comprehensive Web resources and unparalleled author support for instructors and students. ESSENTIALS provides a four-in-one learning package: (1) authoritative text, (2) practical workbook, (3) self-teaching grammar/mechanics handbook, and (4) premium Web site (www.meguffey.com). Especially effective for students with outdated or inadequate language skills, ESSENTIALS offers extraordinary digital and printed exercises to help students build confidence as they review grammar, punctuation, and writing guidelines. Textbook chapters teach basic writing skills and then apply these skills to a variety of e-mails, memos, letters, reports, and resumes. Realistic model documents and structured writing assignments build lasting workplace skills. The Eighth Edition of this award-winning favorite features increased coverage of professionalism, employment communication, and communication technology in the workplace.