10 Key Points To Improve Workplace Listening and Non-Verbal Communication

  • 1. Respect the speaker while they are expressing their point
  • 2. Be involved with the speaker, but do not interrupt
  • 3. Minimize all possible internal/external distractions
  • 4. Differentiate and identify facts and beliefs
  • 5. Clarify with questions and paraphrasing
  • 6. Take notes to help retain information presented
  • 7. Read body language and facial expressions in context
  • 8. Ensure you are well groomed, neat and appropriately dressed
  • 9. Be punctual to all meetings and appointments
  • 10. Be aware of cultural differences and customs

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Videos

“How to interpret body language” presented by HOWCAST (total time: 2:32)
http://www.howcast.com/videos/10608-How-To-Interpret-Body-Language

“How to listen to music with your whole body” (total time: 32:08)
http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/evelyn_glennie_shows_how_to_listen.html


"How to listen effectively in the workplace" (total time 1:31)
http://video.aol.com/video-detail/workplace-etiquette-and-advice-how-to-listen-effectively-the-work-place/4285429147/?icid=VIDURVHOV09

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