Who Am I as a Communicator?
This week we were asked to evaluate the differences between
our perception of ourselves as a communicator and how others viewed our
abilities as a communicator as well. The three assessment used were the
Communication Anxiety Inventory, Verbal Aggressiveness Scale, and the Listening
Styles Profile.
What surprised me were on the Communication Anxiety
Inventory assessment I am ranked moderate. My scored indicated that I am
concerned about a number of communication context, but probably not all. This
place me at mid-point level of communication anxiety which is called “situational
(Rubin, Palmgreen, & Sypher, 2009). The other two individual ranked me as mild.
The description stated that I feel a bit uneasy in some communication situation
and somewhat more confident in other contexts, communications does not seem to
be something that I worry a great deal about (Rubin, Palmgreen, & Sypher,
2009). I do worry about how I communicate with others in different situation
that why I was surprise how the other two ranked me.
I learned a lot about
myself from the three assessments used this week. I learned that I allow my
concerns about other feelings to cloud my dealing with a lot of situations
directly. The assessments helped me to be aware of areas in communication that
I need to improve. Learning about myself and areas of my strengths and weakness
in communications has inspired me to monitor my presentations even more
carefully. Being an effective communicator consist of many areas in which we
have to be skilled.
Reference
Rubin, R. B., Palmgreen, P., & Sypher, H. E. (Eds.)
(2009). Communication research measures: “Communication Anxiety Inventory”/ “Verbal
Aggressiveness Scale”. A sourcebook. New York: Routledge
Hi Barbara,
ReplyDeleteI too found some large differences in the way in which I ranked myself with regards to anxiety, and the way in which my co-worker ranked me. After she completed the test I let her know that I have severe social anxiety in many contexts and she was absolutely shocked. This shows, as does your evaluation as moderate and your other two evaluations of mild, that we are truly harder on ourselves.
Thanks for sharing your post this week! I found this assignment extremely interesting.
Rhiannon
Barbara,
ReplyDeleteIt is funny how this assessment rank us. I was found the same rank as you. I guess as a professional I have to work on my communication skills. I need to speak what I know with confidence and research what I do not know in order to gain confidence and be effective.
Hi Barbara,
ReplyDeleteI was also ranked as moderate for my communication anxiety. The people that assessed me found it difficult to complete this assessment, not knowing how I felt on the inside. However, instead they looked at the way I carried myself through the behaviors I possessed through my body language. Did I stumble over words, look nervous, look down as I presented or was I confident, smooth and competent in my communication? Even though you may worry and feel as if you aren't communicating in the best way, to others you are very confident while communicating in large and small group, which is why they ranked you as mild! Great job!
Barbara,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your feedback. I am a trainer for ECE professionals, and until this week I felt I was an effective communicator. I am glad I can receive constructive criticism on ways to improve as an effective communicator. Their is always room to grow and I am glad I am able to grow.
Thanks for sharing,
Brittney
Hi Barbara,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post, I too have a clouded judgement when it comes to dealing with certain situations, I tend to be avoid-ant not for my own sake but because I try and avoid confrontation and I try and avoid hurting peoples feelings. Meanwhile, being aware of who we are allows us the opportunity to be self aware of ourselves and how our actions may effect others.