Communication

You demonstrate this competency when you:
  • Communicate in a respectful tone and manner.
  • Actively listen and effectively communicate with others.
  • Write clearly and accurately for a variety of purposes and in various formats.
  • Interpret, adapt and present complex information and/or ideas with consideration for the audience.
  • Recognize and respond to verbal and nonverbal communication.
  • Cultivate an awareness of cultural differences in communication.
  • Actively seek others’ perspectives to ensure inclusiveness and understanding.
  • Consistently share accurate, timely information with the right people in the right format.

Related Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Writing Skills
  • Nonverbal communication
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Facilitation Skills
  • Influencing
  • Networking
  • Presentation Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Reflection

 


Employers/Graduate programs may seek demonstration of this competency through behavioral interview questions like:

  • Describe a time when you faced a conflict.
  • Tell me about a time when you had to simplify a complex issue in order to explain it to another individual?
  • Share a situation where you had to successfully persuade someone to see things your way on a project.
  • Give me an example of when you had to rely on written communication to get your ideas across to your team.
  • Describe a time when you had to develop and foster positive relationships with stakeholders across the organization.
  • Tell me about a time when you had to collaborate with someone with different values/beliefs than your own.
What are some ideas of ways you can continue to develop your competence in Communication?
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