Final Reflection

Interpersonal Interaction

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As a student leader for our campus's sustainability effort, I spearheaded a trash reduction campaign with student workers and the Facilities Department. This conversation demonstrated interpersonal conversation competency through several key activities. At first, I led weekly planning meetings with students and teachers with varied perspectives to demonstrate my teamwork skills. I gave everyone an opportunity to speak, set goals, and maintained contact. Providing a firm yet flexible structure let everyone feel like they controlled the project.

I realized I could motivate and help others by giving them leadership roles depending on their skills. I chose a confident, visual designer volunteer to lead the marketing subcommittee. This improved advertisements. I acknowledged team members' efforts publicly and personally. This boosted morale and commitment. I created a collaborative online office where volunteers could publish ideas, comment, and stay in touch to maximize their work. We didn't have to repeat anything and could build on one another's work in real time. Our initiative, which increased recycling by 40%, relied on this cooperative structure.

Finally, by mentoring new volunteers, many of whom were freshmen, I made actual connections. I advised them to take more responsibility, listened to their anxieties, and offered to help when we checked in. Mentoring helped our group develop abilities for current projects and the future. Many mentees led other ventures.