Communication Competence

Human Communication Functions Competence

Achieving one's goals while maintaining or enhancing the relationship in which it occurs.

 

variety of styles interpretation

appropriately selected

possessing

choosing

performing

serious, humor, quiet ...
situational
dealing with peers v. business meetings
relational
relational satisfaction is best achieved when our style matched those of the people with whom we interact.
Can be learned
nature and nurture
Empathy & perspective taking
Empathy gives us the best chance of developing an effective message
cognitive complexity
seen from different points-of-view
self-monitoring
awareness of of their own behavior creates more skillful communcatiors
committment
 

The gauge of competence is what works for you!

Perception


Nature | Perception | Languages|Listening | Modalities

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