Verbal Communication
5 Verbal Communication Skills That Drive Achievement

- Organizes information that serves the purpose of the message, context, and audience.
- Uses and adjusts communication strategies as needed based on the purpose of the message, context, and audience.
- Signals listening according to the rules/norms of the context and audience.
- Seeks input to gauge others’ understanding of the message.
- Asks questions to deepen and/or clarify one’s understanding when listening to others.
NOTE: Communicating is a process therefore the skills in this building block are written in order of implementation.
Aliases
Terms often used represent these skills:
Active Listening, Articulation, Elocution, Eye Contact, Listening, Negotiation, Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Persuasion, Presentation, Speaking For Understanding, Speaking