Work Effectively With Others Flashcards
Define verbal communication:
The use of spoken words
Define non-verbal communication:
Conveys a message using gestures, body language, facial expressions, symbols, eye contact and posture.
Define written communication:
Used for menus, customer orders, manuals and policies, checklists and forms.
Define active listening:
The ability to really listen, by knowing when to speak and when to be quietly attentive to the speaker.
Define effective questioning:
Requires a simple yes or no answer.
Define teamwork:
A group of people working together to achieve a common goal.
List characteristics of workplace diversity:
- Age.
- Gender.
- Religion.
- Cultural heritage.
- Ability/ disability.
- Sexual orientation.
What are the benefits of a diverse workplace?
Culturally diverse teams can find better, more creative solutions to problems, and culturally diverse workplaces tend to be more inclusive.
Define someone who is passive:
Avoid confrontation and can be difficult to engage in offering an opinion.
Define someone who is assertive:
Know their own mind and have a confident approach to their interactions with others.
Define someone who is aggressive:
They thrive on confrontation and can be extremely forthright.
What are the 4 approaches to conflict management?
- Listen
- Acknowledge
- Respond
- Take Action
- Follow up