Title: Module 2 Introduction and Assignments
Course: Career Communication

Communication Toolbox Introduction and Assignments

Objectives:

By the end of this module you will be able to:

- Understand communication equipment/tools (phone, text, e-mail, and other technologically assisted means).
- Identify protocols for meetings, including preparation and participation.
- Demonstrate effective communication in a workplace setting (with colleagues, supervisors, suppliers, customers).

Assignments

1. View the Effective Communication Style: Direct vs. Indirect  video  (opens in new window)
2. Go to the Your Office Coach website and read the information on Coworker Relationships: Are you a direct or indirect communicator?. (opens in new window)
3. Complete the Direct vs. Indirect Communication Assignment.
4. Read the Effective Communciation at Meetings Lecture
5. View the video, "Meetings, Blood Meetings" (opens in new window)
6. Read the Why Do Meetings Have a Bad Reputation? Lecture
7. View the video, "How to Attend Workplace Meetings" (opens in new window)
8. Read the Meetings: As a Leader Lecture
9. Read the Meetings: As a Participant Lecture
10. Compete the Workplace and Meeting Scenarios-role Play Group Assignment
11. view the Email Etiquette presentation
12. Complete the Communication and Workplace Meeting Assignment
13. Class review of the positives and negatives of the "Stand and Deliver "I Am" speech
  1. Be prepared to 3 positives and 1 negative about this assignment.