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This is a group work activity - you and your group will need to ADD your evidence in here.

1. Define communication

2. List at least 3 communication methods we can use in a business.

3. Look at the list that you made - Explain whether each method is one-way or two-way communication

4. GROUP CHALLENGE: List 2 examples of poor communication in the workplace and 2 examples of good communication in the workplace.

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This is a group work activity - you and your group will need to ADD your evidence in here.

1. Discuss and make notes on the importance of effective communication in the workplace. Why do you think is it important to communicate effectively?

2. What are the MAIN reasons for misunderstandings in the workplace? List at least 3 reasons..

3. You and your group need to do research online - find out about 2 real-life examples and what the consequences were for these people.

4. GROUP Challenge: Imagine you are a business owner preparing a proposal to attract new clients. You need to consider various communication methods to effectively convey your proposal. List at least 1 communication method that you can use for this

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This is a group work activity - you and your group will need to ADD your evidence in here.

1. Define miscommunication and identify common barriers to communication. List as many as you can.

2. Analise the below 4 case studies and Identify what the specific barrier of communication is.

a. The CEO of a tech company, in a memo to all employees, discusses the intricacies of a new software update using highly technical language. Some employees, especially those from non-technical backgrounds, find it challenging to understand the

message.

b. The marketing team assumes that everyone is familiar with a new marketing strategy, and they skip detailed explanations during a presentation. However, not everyone in the audience has prior knowledge of the strategy.

c. During an important video conference, technical difficulties arise, causing disruptions in the audio and video. Team members struggle to hear and see each other clearly.

d. A global company organizes a virtual team-building exercise with participants from various countries. Different cultural norms regarding communication styles lead to misunderstandings and varying interpretations of the activity.

GROUP CHALLENGE : Now, Find a solution for each of these barriers.

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This is your individual task below:

You are working for Abu Dhabi Seawords team, and the company wants to improve how they share information about their underwater experiences.

Activity:

Design a simple PowerPoint Presentation (At least 3 Slides)

Slide 1:

Understanding Communication (One-Way vs. Two-Way) Explain the difference between one-way and two-way communication using simple examples.

Slide 2: Various Communication Methods

List four different ways Abu Dhabi Seawords can communicate information about their underwater experiences.

Slide 3: Importance of Effective Communication.

Explain why effective communication is important for Abu Dhabi Seawords.

BONUS/ Challenge:

Create a poster on slide 4:

Give advise to the workers of AD sea word on how to communicate effectively

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This is your individual task below:

Here is a Scenario: You are a team member in a small marketing firm working on a campaign for a new client. The team is having a virtual project update meeting to discuss progress, tasks, and deadlines.

You will need to create a PPN presentation based on the following :

1. Importance of Effective Communication (Slide 1)

Why is effective communication important during project update meetings? List at least two reasons.

2. Consequences of Miscommunication (Slide 2)

Imagine if during the meeting, the team misunderstood the client's key requirements. What consequences could this miscommunication have on the project?

3. Real-world Scenarios of Miscommunication (Slide 3):

Share a brief personal experience or find an example online where miscommunication led to issues in a project update meeting or a similar professional setting.

4. Communication Strategies (Slide 4):

What are two simple strategies you would suggest to improve communication during virtual project update meetings?

BONUS EXTENTION TASK:

Consider how the insights from this case study could be applied to your own experiences or future teamwork. Write a brief reflection.

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This is your individual task below:

Scenario: You are part of a business team working on a project, and you've noticed two specific communication barriers: 1) The receiver may not SEE or HEAR the information, and 2) The sender may not explain themselves properly.

Question:

1. Barrier Identification: Provide an example or situation where the team faces the challenge of the receiver not being able to see or hear the information and the sender not explaining themselves properly. Be specific about how these barriers manifest in the given scenario.

2. Addressing Receiver's Perspective: Propose two solutions to ensure that information is more accessible to those who may not be able to see or hear it. Consider both technological and non-technological approaches.

3. Enhancing Sender's Explanation: Offer two strategies for improving the way senders explain themselves. How can the sender ensure clarity and understanding in their communication?

4. Integration Plan: Develop a brief plan outlining how your proposed solutions can be integrated into the current project. Consider the practical steps, resources, and timeline for implementing these improvements.

HOMEWORK/Extension task: Create a visual presentation on the above - You can do this on MS PowerPoint