Week 14 Critical Reflection

In view of the two objectives I set for myself at the start of the course, I have only fulfilled the second objective, speaking confidently in front of a camera.
I do not know if presenting in front of a class counts of speaking in front of a large crowd, hence, I am unable to confirm if I have achieved my first objective.
Next, the Skills on Wheels part, on group-based communications, based on my decisions and answers on Skills on Wheels, I realized that I am not very good with interacting with others. According to Skills on Wheels, I should show some care and concern to people when I meet them.
Honestly, I feel that that seems hypocritical, as I feel that asking about another person's life while not really caring about it, firstly, wastes both parties time, secondly, could seem ingenuine should there not be a follow-up conversation. I agree with showing concern about a person's life, but please show genuine concern. Honestly, I detest hypocrisy. 
Other than communicating in a group, there was also a simulation of communicating with the boss. Personally, I feel that some of the options I selected, was different from what I was trying to convey. Some of the options sound like the answer I wanted to say, however, when the scenario played out, it was vastly different from what played out in my head. The scenario played out was a rude way of replying. From this, I can see that some of the terms I use and the terms used in communications differ a little in meaning.

From the above, I can analyze my problems and seek to better my communication skills. However, I will not compromise on acting like I care, and ask questions when I genuinely do not care. Other than what I have just said, I think that I have much more room for improvement in other aspects, but I will just have to find some o them out and go on my journey.

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