Outline a plan for the communication.Describe an evaluation plan for the communication.Create targeted communication for each population.Reflect on learning through this project.
plan for the communication
Introduction
Communication is hard. It’s even harder when you’re trying to communicate with someone who doesn’t speak your language, or who has trouble understanding what you’re saying. But communication can be so much easier if you have a plan in mind first! Here are some tips for making sure that your conversation goes well:
Plan the conversation.
In the world of communication, planning is one of the most important things you can do. Planning allows you to avoid problems, make sure that your team is prepared for their conversation and communicate effectively. It’s also a great way to ensure that everyone has enough time in their busy day!
Determine what you want to communicate.
Determine what you want to communicate.
Be clear about what you want to communicate. Don’t be afraid to ask for help, or say no when someone tries to push something on you that doesn’t feel right. If they ask if they can do something different, don’t be afraid of asking them why they think it should be done a certain way; maybe there’s another approach that would work better instead (and if so, let me know!).
Anticipate questions and objections that may be raised.
Anticipate questions and objections that may be raised.
Listen to the other person’s questions and objections. Don’t be afraid to ask your own questions or make an objection of your own! If a question is asked, don’t be afraid to answer it! If an objection is made, don’t be afraid to admit that you don’t know something (or are wrong).
Think about your delivery.
The best way to be clear and concise is to use fewer words. This is especially true when you’re writing emails, since there’s no way for your recipient to ask questions—and they will probably want to know more than just what you’re talking about.
If you’re nervous about delivering your message, take some time before sending it out so that you can practice how exactly it should sound: read the email out loud; write the text in bullet points on a piece of paper; work through some examples with friends or family members (if possible). You may find that these tactics help relax and focus more clearly on what exactly needs saying.
Practice what you’re going to say, but don’t memorize it.
It’s important to practice what you’re going to say, but don’t memorize it.
Practice with a friend or family member, even if they are not the people who will be hearing your message. You can also practice in front of an audience by giving a speech at school or work and then asking someone else (such as the principal) for feedback on how it went afterward.
If possible, work with someone who has experience in communication so that they can show you how things should sound when spoken aloud and help guide your language as needed during rehearsals. This includes coaches and therapists who have had success working with athletes through sports-related injuries; mentors who have helped others succeed academically; and teachers who have taken courses related to their field of study so they understand why certain topics are necessary when teaching certain lessons/skills/concepts within their curriculum
There’s no magic bullet when it comes to communication, but you can plan ahead and practice with your partner
Communication is not just about words. It’s about the context, it’s about your relationship, and it’s about the relationship between the sender and receiver.
The first step to improving your communication is to think about what you want to say before you speak. This doesn’t mean that you can’t use this time for other things—like making eye contact or smiling at each other—but it does mean that if there are things going on in your mind (or someone else’s), then those thoughts will show up in how you speak as well!
Try using “I” statements instead of “you” statements when talking with someone else: Instead of saying “I made lasagna last night,” try saying something like “I finished making lasagna last night.” This helps maintain a positive tone while still expressing what needs to be said clearly and effectively
Conclusion
Communication is a journey, not a destination. It’s something that you have to keep working on every day and in every relationship. The best way to ensure that your communication skills will stay strong is by keeping them fresh and flexible by using new techniques and methods.