Noise
in Communication:
What is “noise” in written communication?
Why do mistakes in spelling or grammar distract the audience?
What is the perception of the audience to the writer who submits work with
these errors?
Describe some ways to prevent these errors.
The
leader’s Voice – the hook
What makes this speaker
“transformational?” Which speech did you choose to analyze and
why?
What was the purpose of the speech?
What was the “hook”
and why do you think this speech was effective (or not)
Emotional Intelligence
What is emotional intelligence? Is it a trait? Can
it be learned?
How does it relate to leadership communication?
High Performance work team
Define “high performance work team”.
What is so difficult about creating a virtual high
performance work team?
Practicing
transformational leadership
Discuss ways a
transformational leader can facilitate the various phases of group dynamics.
In particular, discuss the
“storming” phase and why this is such a difficult phase for
teams to address and manage.