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RATE YOUR COMMUNICATION SKILL*
A Self-Appraisal
Use the following
rating scale to rate your communication attitudes/behaviors:
1-rarely
2-occasionally 3-somewhat frequently 4-frequently
5-regularly or usually
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1. I understand that my frame of reference is not
necessarily that of the receiver of my message. |
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2. I recognize that the receiver may interpret a message differently
because of his/her attitudes, values, experience, needs, etc. |
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3. I recognize that the meaning of a message is in the receiver not
in the message. |
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4. I accept responsibility for a message of mine that is
misinterpreted by the receiver. |
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5. When listening to someone else, I try to "tune in" for feelings
as well as facts. |
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6. I recognize when I am communicating a fact, an assumption, or a
value judgment. |
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7. I pay attention to the body language of those communicating to
me. |
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8. I use full eye contact when communicating with others. |
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9. I recognize my status as a supervisor/manager may inhibit
communication with me. |
Any questions you rated 3
or lower you might want to review again and see how you can improve in
this area. This is an excerpt from Patrick’s Program Communicating with
IMPACT.
* © Patrick J. Donadio,
MBA, CSP, MCC is a Certified Speaking Professional and Master Certified
Coach specializing Leadership and Business Communications. Call or e-mail
Patrick for permission to use this article. Call toll free:
1-877-DONADIO or e-mail
Patrick@PatrickDonadio.com |