Technology has provided many different ways of communicating but the need to be effective in communication has not changed. Educational professionals need to continue to develop and refine their communication skills. This group is for educators who aspire to discuss and master the competencies necessary for exemplary performance and top customer service in a dynamic, rapidly changing education landscape. Group members share best practices, ideas, thoughts, reflections, and resources to help colleagues across the globe improve performance.
It's important to know how to deal with stress to remain productive. Stop, breathe, reflect and choose are simple and effective steps to reset yourself.
Dont be thinking of your response while listening.
Non verbal communication is a large part of how we communicate.
It's very important to set goals, and not just work goals but personal ones as well. The goals provide a sort of life map. This can help to avoid work overload, and help to provide life balance.
Keep a low stress leve; and stay calm so you can help model for your coworkers how to handle stress.
Sometimes you just need to step away from a situation and allow emotions to calm down.
I learned not to bring up past events to a situation that is current, I learned that not everyone enjoys being praised especially in front of a group setting. I believe they should still be praised but when they are on a one to one setting where they will feel more comfortable.
It is not possible to be an effective communicator if you are unaware of or ignore nonverbal behaviors.
Write in a clear, concise, and correct manner!
I have learned it is best to give constructive feedback in the moment and not let to much time pass, which will make the situation more cloudy to the person giving the feedback. While giving feedback, avoid being the judge.
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