Which of the “Effective Listening Strategies” do you need to improve on? What steps will you take to improve?
Answers will vary but should refer specifically to one of the 5 “Effective Listening Strategies” and should describe specific steps the student can/will take to improve.
A conversation that focused on the feelings and thoughts of the participants would be most appealing to a ___________________ listener.
What is your listening style? Provide an example to support your assessment of your listening style.
Student answers will vary. Examples could include things such as “I prefer to listen for detailed information” or “I like discussing my friends thoughts and feelings”.
A very detailed description of project requirements would appeal most to a ____________.
Which of the following is not an effective listening strategy?
Describe the type of conversation that would be most appealing to a time-oriented listener.
A time oriented listener would want a brief, to the point conversation.
What does it mean to be ‘other oriented’?
Being ‘other-oriented’ means that you focus on the needs of the ‘others’ you are communicating with. You work to adapt your communication to their listening styles and work to make sure they are understanding what you are communicating. You take into account the ‘others’ thoughts and feelings when communicating.
How can your personal listening style impact your communication?
Your personal listening style will dictate what types of communication you seek out and attend to. It may also influence the subjects you choose to communicate about.
An action-oriented listener would be least interested in which of the following topics?
Which of the following topics would be most interesting to a time-oriented listener?
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