Dicussion Question

• Read the writing prompt below in its entirety. Notice that there are two tasks to complete:
  • Look through the text and identify at least one communication skill  you are comfortable with and one which you can improve. You could  potentially address intrapersonal communication and building a healthy  self-concept, listening, culture and perspective taking, conflict  management, emotional intelligence, or disclosure and connecting with  others to list a few.
  • Consider how changes in this area could enhance your personal and professional relationships.
• Review Chapters 1, 2, and 11 in your text.
• Review the grading rubric.

Reflect: Take time to reflect on the various ways we  can be competent communicators. Think generally about the role of  communication in a satisfying life and rewarding career. Reflect on how  improving your communication skills can improve your personal and/or  professional relationships.

Write: Based on the information in Chapters 1, 2, and 11,

• Identify one or more communication skill you have mastered or is a strength.
• Identify at least one communication skill that you need to improve  or is a weakness. How do you think this improvement will enhance your  personal and professional relationships?

Thoroughly address all three elements of this prompt by writing at  least two to three sentences on each element. Use the course readings at  least once to help you make your points. Consider copying and pasting  these tasks into a word file and addressing each of them separately.

Your initial response should be 200 to 300 words in length and is due by Thursday, Day 3.