This is for college-level course MGT 100: The Manager as Communicator My communication style was described as a “PERSONAL Communicator” (Please write from this perspective) What does that mean? You value emotional language and connection, and use that as your mode of discovering what others are really thinking. You find value in assessing not just how people think, but really how they feel. You tend to be a good listener and diplomat, you can smooth over conflicts, and you’re typically concerned with the health of your numerous relationships. The plus of being a Personal communicator is that your communication allows to build deep personal relationships with others. People will often turn to you as the ‘glue’ that holds groups together. And you’re typically able to pick-up ‘vibes’ that others may miss because you’re attuned to the emotional aspect of communication. The potential downside is that you may occasionally be derided as ‘touchy-feely.’ For example, when dealing with Analytical communicators (people who like data, hard numbers, logical discussions, and dislike that ‘warm-and-fuzzy’ stuff), it’s possible for Personal communicators to become exasperated and emotionally upset. Next, read the Forbes article and answer the four questions below in a one-page written document. The link to the Forbes article is: http://www.forbes.com/sites/markmurphy/2015/08/06/which-of-these-4-communication-styles-are-you/#5a815fee1ecb 1) Which of the four communication styles described in the Forbes article, above, are you? Were you surprised by the outcome of the assessment? Why, or why not? If you feel another communication style describes you better, which one is that? 2) What is a specific example of a time when your communication style was helpful and valuable? 3) With what other communication style do you have the most difficulty? Can you think of a particular person or situation where you have a lot of conflict with in communications? Using your understanding of these four communication styles, why might communications be more difficult with this person or in this situation? (do not name the person) 4) Choose two of the other communication styles and, for each, provide an example of what you might do differently to communicate more effectively with them.
