Based on what you have learned this week, share at
least three strategies you could use to help you communicate more effectively
with the people or groups you have identified.
1. Keep the
message simple, but make sure it is
deep in meaning. Establish its relevance with other staff members in a
way that makes them care more about the subject matter and about the job they
do with it. It should be at the core of your communications, a simple and
inspiring message that is easy to relate to and understand. This will help them
to connect their day-to-day efforts with the aim of the message.
2.
Be a "real person" that families feel
comfortable coming to in their times of need.
Authentic messages from me will help families see that I am there to help them with challenges and opportunities that they may face and that I understand and care about them and their children.
Authentic messages from me will help families see that I am there to help them with challenges and opportunities that they may face and that I understand and care about them and their children.
3.
Listening
is one of the most important aspects of effective communication. By truly listening
to what parents, family members, co-workers, children etc. are saying I am
showing them that I understand them, I am creating an environment where everyone feels safe to express ideas, opinions,
and feelings, or plan and problem solve in creative ways.
Thank you for posting your strategies. Communication is so important, not only in our personal lives, but in our professional lives. I have been working on my communications skills for years. One of my goals is to be an effective communicator and someday would like to be a motivational speaker for the early Childhood Field.
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Chenieka,
ReplyDeleteThe strategies you provided are so thoughtful! It is clear that these are tried and true strategies that you have put great thought into. The one that stand out to me the most is about being a "real" person. This is something that I think is so necessary when working with families and children. I think this strategy is one that allows the family to gain trust with you.
Cheneika, thank you for sharing your strategies! They were were very helpful. Parents do need to feel that we are "real" people just as they are. Making them feel that you really care about their children is definitely important and so is understanding!
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