Conquering a culture of indecision

Silence

1. Describe a time when you participated in a project at work or school, and no one wanted to comment. There was dead silence in the room. – minimum of 2 sentences. (2 marks)

1. How did you feel or how do think the presenter felt? If you have not experienced this, how do you think a presenter would feel if no one responded? – minimum of 2 sentences. (2 marks)

2. As a participant if you are totally quiet are you being fair and considerate to the presenter? – minimum of 2 sentences. (2 marks)

3. In your opinion why is it really important that people within a group connect and engage with each other? – minimum of 2 sentences. (2 marks)

Communication and Dialogue

4. Who is responsible for effective communication in a group….the group participants? the leader, Both? Why? – minimum of 2 sentences. (2 marks)

5. Describe three (3) ways this culture of silence can be broken with in a group or in a virtual classroom. – minimum of 2 sentences. (6 marks)

Dialogue – Communicating

6. Describe three (3) good characteristic found in effective communications (hint: honesty). – minimum of 2 sentences. (6 marks)

7. What does ‘constructive communication’ mean to you? – minimum of 2 sentences. (2 marks)

8. How can you turn communication and dialogue into action, where decisive decision-making happens? – minimum of 2 sentences. (2 marks)

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9. Describe what these words mean in the context of good communication and dialogue? – minimum of 2 sentences. (2 marks)

· Openness

· Candor

Solution

1. I have not personally experienced this, but I imagine that a presenter in this situation would feel embarrassed and discouraged by the lack of response from the group.
2. No, it is not fair or considerate to the presenter as it shows a lack of engagement and interest from the group.
3. It is important for people within a group to connect and engage with each other because it fosters a sense of community and collaboration, which can lead to more effective decision-making and problem-solving.
4. Both the group participants and the leader are responsible for effective communication in a group. The leader sets the tone and facilitates the conversation, while the group participants contribute their ideas and perspectives.
5. Three ways to break a culture of silence in a group or virtual classroom are to establish ground rules for participation, actively encourage and acknowledge contributions from all members, and to use interactive activities …Order a customized and more comprehensive answer here