Effective Communication
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Essentials of Strategic Communication

Summary
How do I send my message clearly when put on the spot? How can I easily convey complex information? How do I manage my reputation? Whether you’re giving feedback or presenting in a meeting, communication is critical to success.
In his class Essentials of Strategic Communication, lecturer Matt Abrahams teaches the structures that can help you become a more effective and confident communicator. In this 6 minute video, he shares five key takeaways from the class.

  • As stated in the video, “Communication is critical to your success.” District, building, and teacher leadership teams might choose to individually complete the reflection guide and then collaborative view the video in order to delve into five key takeaways in terms of the essentials of strategic communication.


Stanford Graduate School of Business. (2022, December 16). Class takeaways - Essentials of strategic communication. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfqPp37KGBQ 


How Miscommunication Happens (And How to Avoid It)

Summary
This 4:32 minute video sponsored by TED-Ed, describes why miscommunication occurs so frequently. The video then shares practices on how to minimize frustration while expressing yourself better.

  • District, building, teacher, and additional collaborative teams might choose to view this video and complete the assessment/discussion prompts in order to gain insight into practices that can help navigate our daily interactions for better communication.


TED-Ed. (2016, February 22). How miscommunication happens (and how to avoid it) [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCfzeONu3Mo