Three Strategies

Based on what you have learned this week, share at least three strategies you could use to help you communicate more effectively with the people or groups you have identified

One strategy which I feel is a great foundation for competent communication is high self-esteem. When we have confidence and feel good about ourselves we tend to make better choices and not allow others take advantage of us. Unfortunately, there will always be people in society who do not like your culture or what you are about and they will try to impose negativity on you and take advantage of you. When you are confident in yourself and what you stand for it is harder for others to make you waiver. We have learned this week how much self-esteem play a part in interpersonal relationships and how vital it is to our communication skills.

The next strategy that I would practice is educating myself on the barriers to communication. When we know what can prevent us from being effective communicators then we can combat them and take preventative measures. Barriers can sometimes be hidden and if we do not know that they are there then we can misinform and have less than effective communication with one another.

The last strategy I would implement would be to educate myself about other cultures that I am not familiar with. However, in this same note I would say we still have to learn how to respect one another for diversity in cultures, even if we do not agree with the practices or values. Having respect for another person goes such a long way.

I feel that combined these strategies will help prevent future conflicts, miscommunications, and prejudices. Combining these strategies to me is a way we should live on a daily basis, with a respect for mankind.