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Module 3 Self-Improvement Through Feedback

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The concept that I found most important in Module 3 Self-Improvement Through Feedback is Effective Interpersonal Skills found within the Interpersonal Communication chapter. Specifically, the concept of Impact of Effective Interpersonal Skills which began on page 238 of our reading. It is my belief this concept is most important because of its direct correlation to what makes an effective working group. In other words a team cannot be its strongest or perform to their highest potential without connecting and exchanging information and ideas. As a result the team will benefit from effective interpersonal communication. Having effective communication is the cornerstone of any successful working group. Interpersonal communication is open to interpretation and can be defined in different ways. According to our reading EPME defined interpersonal communication like this, “Interpersonal communication is a face-to-face, multidirectional exchange of verbal messages and nonverbal signals between two or more people, for the purpose of gaining a shared meaning.” One reason why I gravitated to this topic for discussion is that I have personally experienced firsthand and witnessed how lack of effective communication can be detrimental to an otherwise competent working group. Some implications of not applying this concept is that it makes it unnecessarily …show more content…

I will pay close attention for non-verbal cues and work on my active and reflective listening. I will be thoughtful with how I convey my ideas and intentions to my subordinates. I learned from my studies that by doing this it will help my subordinates gain trust in me. I know that they are impressionable and look up to me for guidance. I will give constructive feedback to my co-workers and request feedback from my superiors and subordinates

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