Exercise for critical thinking | Nursing homework help
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Example for question 1: Purpose: Convincing your employer to change your work schedule. Message Strategy: Emphasizing how the new work schedule can improve productivity and job satisfaction, while addressing any concerns the employer may have. Example: “I believe that shifting my schedule to start an hour later would allow me to be more focused and productive during the day, which will benefit the company in the long run. I understand that you have concerns about coverage during the early morning shift, and I am willing to work with you to find a solution that works for everyone.”
Example for question 2: Communication Channels: Face-to-face conversation. Outcome: Positive, employer agreed to make the schedule change. Explanation: The face-to-face conversation allowed for a more personal and persuasive approach, and allowed for immediate feedback and discussion.
Example for question 3: Interference: Internal interference in the form of nervousness and anxiety about the conversation. Explanation: These internal factors can make it difficult to effectively communicate and convey the intended message, and may result in ineffective communication or missed opportunities.
Example for question 4: Steps to Adjust to Feedback: Actively listening to the employer’s concerns, addressing them directly and finding a mutually beneficial solution. Explanation: By actively listening and addressing concerns, it is possible to establish a more collaborative and productive conversation.
Example for question 5: Strategic Changes: Rehearsing and preparing more thoroughly, anticipating potential objections or concerns, and having a more detailed plan for addressing them. Explanation: By better preparing for the conversation and anticipating potential issues, it may be possible to have a more effective and productive conversation.
Characteristics of an Effective Public Speaker:
- Clear and concise delivery of the message
- Engages the audience and creates a connection
- Uses relevant examples and stories to illustrate key points
- Adapts to the audience and adjusts communication style as needed
- Uses effective nonverbal communication, such as body language and eye contact
Characteristics of an Ineffective Public Speaker:
- Lack of clarity and coherence in the message
- Fails to engage the audience and lacks connection
- Overuses jargon and technical language
- Fails to adapt to the audience and communicate in a relevant way
- Poor use of nonverbal communication, such as slouching or avoiding eye contact
Primary aspects of speech-making to improve:
- Using more effective nonverbal communication, such as maintaining eye contact and using appropriate body language
- Adapting communication style to the audience and using relevant examples
- Improving confidence and reducing nervousness through practice and preparation.