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CC Communication Discussion

 

Part 1

https://www.endominance.com/do-you-see-what-i-mean-how-perception-affects-communication-in-relationships/

Within the Discussion Board area, write 200–250 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

For this Discussion Board, please complete the following:

Our perceptions of the world around us can have a big impact on how we communicate. For example, two people can receive the same message but interpret it very differently.

Read the following article on the role that perception plays in communication:

How Perception Affects Communication in Relationships

After reading the article, think about a conversation that you have had where someone misinterpreted a message that you sent them. Think about what the conversation was about, who was involved, and the result of the conversation. Respond to the following:

  • How did the other person’s misinterpretation impact the conversation?
  • What strategy could you use to make the conversation more effective?

Part 2

https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ips/nonverbal-communication.html

Within the Discussion Board area, write 200–250 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

For this Discussion Board, please complete the following:

Sometimes, we forget that we are communicating nonverbally. When we communicate with others, we are always communicating through eye contact, hand gestures, and pitch, for example. Our nonverbal communications have a big impact on how others interpret the messages that we send to them.

Read the following article on the importance of nonverbal communication:

SkillsYouNeed: Non-Verbal Communication

After you have read the article, think about the most recent conversation that you had. Describe that conversation, and answer the following questions.

  • How did the nonverbal communication used affect the conversation?
  • How will understanding nonverbal communication make you a more effective communicator in your personal life or in the workplace?

Part 3

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-active-listening-3024343

Within the Discussion Board area, write 200–250 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

For this Discussion Board, please complete the following:

Active listening is one of the most important interpersonal communication skills to master. When we choose to actively listen to others, it has many positive benefits for both our personal and professional lives.

Read the following article for tips on practicing active listening:

How to Practice Active Listening

Think of a situation in your personal or professional life where 1 (or more) of these techniques would have helped you communicate more effectively. These techniques include the following:

  • Making eye contact
  • Not interrupting
  • Paraphrasing what has been said
  • Showing interest and asking questions
  • Being open and withholding judgment
  • Being patient

Answer the following questions:

  • How would these techniques have helped you better handle the situation?
  • Why do you think developing these techniques is your biggest opportunity for growth and improvement in active listening?

Part 4

Within the Discussion Board area, write 200–250 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

For this Discussion Board, please complete the following:

Review and reflect on the knowledge that you have gained from this course. Based on your review and reflection, write 200–250 words on the following:

  • What were the most compelling topics that you learned in this course?
  • How did participating in discussions help your understanding of the subject matter? Is anything still unclear that could be clarified?
  • What approaches could have yielded additional valuable information?

Part 5

Within the Discussion Board area, write 200–250 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

For this Discussion Board, please complete the following:

Several times you have heard of people talking about data and information, and in many situations they are using the terms in the wrong context. Take this opportunity to define the following terms: data, information, and knowledge by answering these questions:

  • How would you use an information management system to transform data into information, and information into knowledge?
  • Why do you believe it is important for an organization to obtain knowledge from its data?

Part 6

Within the Discussion Board area, write 200–250 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

For this Discussion Board, please complete the following:

Assume that you are a manager of the in a software development company. For each project, you can apply either of the following:

  • Top-down approach: You will first decide how the project will be divided into tasks. Then, you will assign these tasks to your team members.
  • Bottom-up approach: You will first discuss with your team members and listen to their thoughts on how the project should be done. Then, you will decide on what will be the tasks and assign them to your team members.

Also, assume that now you have been given a project that requires you and your 10-person team to setup, test, and be ready for technical support for a newly purchased database system within 2 weeks. Because you will still need to do everything that you and your team currently doing, this additional project with a tight schedule definitely is a challenge. For this assignment, discuss the following:

  • Which approach you will apply to manage this project?
  • What are the top 2 reasons for you to choose that approach?

Part 7

Within the Discussion Board area, write 200–250 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

For this Discussion Board, please complete the following:

It is common knowledge that the service-level agreement (SLA) document is the most important and effective communication tool between the information technology (IT)) department and its clients, which are all other departments within a company. This is because the SLA clearly defines all of the responsibilities of the IT department and its clients under every typical business operation situation.

For this assignment, discuss the following:

  • What would happen if no SLA was established between an IT department and other departments?
  • What would be 1 important thing to consider to build a successful SLA?

Part 8

Within the Discussion Board area, write 200–250 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

For this Discussion Board, please complete the following:

Summative Discussion Board

Review and reflect on the knowledge you have gained from this course. Based on your review and reflection, write at least 200-250 words on the following:

  • What were the most compelling topics learned in this course?
  • How did participating in discussions help your understanding of the subject matter?
  • Is anything still unclear that could be clarified?