Professional Communication
Connecting Last Week
Introductions
Verbal and Nonverbal
What is verbal communication?
Phone call
Voicemail
In-person communication
All
What does non-verbal communication mean?
What others say to us when meeting
All unwritten and unspoken messages
Text messages
Non-verbal communication
Think Body Language
"Vibes" included
Listening vs Hearing
Actively engaged
Comprehending
Asking questions when necessary
Clear, concise, and consistent
including volume, subject, details, and timely
Which non-verbal communications is most important?
Eye contact
Handshaking
Hand movement
Posture
Be attentive
Check for understanding
Use appropriate technology
Consider your audience
When things go wrong: LAST
Listen
Apologize
Solve
Thank