Transcript Hemenway, Paul

Communication Theory
A. How do we communicate? (class Q’s)
B. Types of communication:
1. Group/Mass comm
2. Interpersonal comm--between us
*3. Intrapersonal comm--within us; the most
important type! (cf: Tony Robbins)
Communication Theory
D. Model
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sender1
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receiver4
feedback5
environment7
Nervousness
A. Everybody gets nervous!
1. Natural reaction to stress
2. Adrenaline + steroids
3. The Surprise!
Public Speaking
A. How do you prepare a speech?
1. First, determine the General purpose
(see supplement Determining Purposes)
a. To Inform
b. To Persuade
c. To Entertain
Speaking to Inform
B. Structuring your speech
1. The 1-3-1
a. 1—The Introduction (preview main points)
b. 3—The Body (present main points)
c. 1—The Conclusion (review main points)
2. The Motivated Appeal/Sequence
Research
A. Types of research
1. Primary--research you conduct yourself
2. Secondary--research originally conducted
by someone else
B. Citing research
1. Why bother?
a. Builds your credibility
b. Gives audience place to go for more info
c. It's legally necessary!
Visual Aids
A. What is an audio/visual aid? Anything that:
1. Aids listener comprehension & memory
2. Adds impact
3. Helps explain, especially the abstract
Interviewing
A. What's an interview?
A conversation with a purpose
B. Why is interviewing important?
Types:
1. Information-gathering
2. Job selection
3. Job appraisal
Working In Small Groups
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful,
committed citizens can change the world.
Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
Margaret Mead (1901 - 1978)
Leadership
“Leadership is nothing more than
motivating other people.”
Lee Iaococca (1924 – )
Leadership
E. Life Cycle Theory of Leadership
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E. Life Cycle Theory of Leadership
1. Stage I: High task/Low relationship
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2. Stage II: Hi task/Hi relationship
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3. Stage III: Low task/Hi relationship
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4. Stage IV: Low task/low relationship
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