Articulate, present & debate ideas Topic 1 (Establishing a framework for communication) Flashcards
Advantages of Webinars
- Typically one way
- Allows questions to be submitted to be addressed by the presenter
- Allows presenter to switch between screens Can allow a flexible login so can be viewed at any time
Disadvantages of Webinars
- Has to be viewed at a specific time, unless a flexible log in granted
- Poor Quality presentations limit engagement
- Limited interaction
Advantages of Virtual Meetings
- Can be conducted between two persons in separate locations or several people in one location and one or several people in another
- Common apps are, Teams, Hangouts, Facetime, Zoom
Disadvantages of Virtual Meetings
- May inhibit difficult conversations
- Requires reliable phone access for all
- Requires allocated/arranged time
- Requires additional tech for all parties
Advantages of Face to Face comms
- Clearest communication method
- Can pick up on nonverbal cues
- Doesn’t have to rely on technology
Disadvantages of Face to Face comms
- Has to be conducted in a single location at a specified time
When selecting a communication method, what are the 5 boxes it should tick?
- Must be clear and succinct
- Provoke a response
- Enable the audience to understand info and retain it
- hold the audience’s attention
- allow opportunities to discuss or debate
What are the advantages of Social Media
- Enables user to create and share info/content
- Can reach large audiences instantly
- Attracts like-minded people
- Works in real-time, constantly udated
- Provides opportunities for global markets
- Cost effective method of sharing ideas / content
What are the disadvantages of social media?
- Not effectively moderated so can be affected by trolls
- Only reaches like-minded people
- Tends to be dominated by most engaged users
What are the two types of communication frameworks to consider?
- Organisational frameworks
- Legislative frameworks
When obtaining info on policies or procedures, what should you always ask?
- Is the information current
- Do I have permission to access to the information required
What are some examples of procedures?
- Training plan
- Computer use
- Customer service
- Staff meetings
- Logging in remotely
- Emergency response
- Consulting
- Use of social media
What are some examples of policies?
- Privacy
- Email usage
- Anti Discrimination
- Transmission of sensitive data
- Confidentiality
- Code of conduct
Communication
Resource acquisition
WHS
Car hires
First aid
Telecommunication
Copyright
What communication frameworks should be considered when preparing communications?
- Organisational frameworks - used to describe and understand the organisational process or structure
- Legislative frameworks - organisations are governed by law. Legislative frameworks provide a framework for actions you can and can not do.
Definition of policies & procedures
- Policies outline specific requirements and rules keeping in line with legislated requirements such as privacy laws and discrimination
- Procedures are practical guidelines for ensuring compliance
Choosing the best communication method will depend on 3 things, what are they?
- Audience
- Purpose
- Type of information
Culture considerations could affect communication how?
Be sensitive to stereotypes and not to use terminology that may not be suitable such as technical jargon or offensive language
Examples of communication methods?
- Face to face
- Over the phone
- Virtual meetings
- Live streaming
- Webinars
- Social media
- Video or web conferencing
- podcasts
- Slideshows
- Chat or posts