Section 14C--Preparing to Communicate

Question 1

Along with strong spoken communication skills, what is a great factor in successful delivery of the message?

Answer 1

Confidence

Question 2

Which AFH indicates the seven steps for effective communication that are fundamental to good speaking and writing skills?

Answer 2

AFH 33-337, The Tongue and Quill

Question 3

What is an essential step toward creating your final written product?

Answer 3

The draft

Question 4

What is one of the first steps in preparing for a job interview?

Answer 4

Carefully studying the job advertisement or position description so you understand the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Question 5

When is it appropriate to send a short thank you note to the organization with which you interviewed to express your gratitude for the opportunity to interview for the job, restate your interest in the position, highlight any particular noteworthy points, or address anything you wish to further clarify?

Answer 5

A day or two after the interview

Question 6

If your message needs to involve multiple people or requires dialogue (sometimes on a recurring basis), whay may you need to have?

Answer 6

Face-to-face conversation

Question 7

Once decided that a meeting is the most appropriate method of communicating the emssag, what are the next steps?

Answer 7

1) Define the purpose of the meeting
2) Decide who should be invited to participate or be a part of the conversation
3) Decide where and when the meeting should occur
4) Plan for capturing (recording) meeting info
5) Send otu an agenda so attendees can be prepared to discuss pertinent topics.
6) Be flexible based on availability of attendees, information, or other considerations