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Active Listening in a nutshell
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Communication
Effective communication involves understanding your audience, being clear and concise, practicing active listening, and aligning verbal and non-verbal cues to convey your message confidently.
Communication
Foundations of Communication
Verbal Communication
Non-Verbal Communication
Written Communication
Visual Communication
Listening
Active Listening
Why do I need to learn to Actively Listen?
Levels of Listening
How do I listen actively?
What kind of listener are you?
Active Listening in a nutshell
Empathetic Listening
Application of Communication Skills at University
Professional Communication
How to Build an Argument
Synthesising Messages
Storytelling
Activity
Presentations
Negotiation
Questioning
Dealing with nerves
Developing your Communication Skills
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Active Listening in a nutshell
Try to do some pre-reading before a lecture.
Address any issues that may impede your ability to listen before the lecture.
Be prepared.
Put distractions aside.
Avoid engaging in unnecessary conversations.
Pay attention to the speaker.
Listen with intent to understand.
Look out for verbal and non-verbal clues.
Write meaningful notes.
Ask questions at the end if you are unsure of anything.
Share ideas and converse.
Re-read your consolidated notes or watch the recording again later.
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