Verbal Communication

5 Verbal Communication Skills That Drive Achievement

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  1. Organizes information that serves the purpose of the message, context, and audience.
  2. Uses and adjusts communication strategies as needed based on the purpose of the message, context, and audience.
  3. Signals listening according to the rules/norms of the context and audience.
  4. Seeks input to gauge others’ understanding of the message.
  5. 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