Unit 2 of class

1. Communicating
An Argument
Using Our
Communication
Skills

2. Communication Model
Message
Channel
ReceiverSender
Encode Decode
Message
Channel
EncodeDecode

3. Communication Environments
Interpersonal
Small Group
Community, Public
Mass
Intrapersonal Within ones self, like thinking
Between two people
Among 3 to 15 people
Collection of more than 15 people
Communication through a transmitting device

4. Levels of Communication
Paralanguage
Non verbal
Words Within ones self, like thinking
How the word is said, tone,
volume, rate
Physical actions that
accompany a message

5. EagleOwl
Workstyle Communication
Dove Road Runner
FastTakes Time
Task
People

6. Basic Styles
Eagle
Owl
Workstyle Communication
Dove
Road Runner
“I want it done yesterday”
“Better Safe than Sorry”
“Is everyone comfortable?”
“Don’t confuse me with facts”

7. Discovering Your Communication Style
Everyone has their own communication style. This week we looked at an approach with
four basic sources of your communication. Although you are a mixture of all four, there is
usually one that has more influence on your communication behavior than the others. In
your first assignment I want you to:
1. Name the "bird" that best describes your communication style. Four bird
names were used to describe each of the four sources.
2. Describe that style. Not just one or two sentences, but give it some
thought and really describe that style in this paper.
3. Explain the positive aspects of that style. What do you consider positive
about this style.
4. Explain the challenging aspects of your style. What might you need to
work on to improve your ability to communicate with others.
Remember: This is your first assignment so you will want to impress me.
Won't you?
Homework Assignment #1