64 Surefire Strategies for Being Understood When Communicating with Co-Workers

APPENDIX A

Self-Assessment of Skills Related to Getting What You Say Understood

Instructions: For each factor check the one column that best describes your attitude, knowledge, and action.

Always = AUsually = URarely = RNever = N

1. I think about what I am going to say before I say something.	A	U	R	N
2. When communicating I share complete, current, and accurate information with people.
3. I share information in a timely manner.
4. I adapt the content of my message to the kind of people I am talking with.
5. I use body language to reinforce the words I am saying.
6. I pronounce my words clearly, carefully, and correctly.
7. My attitude and actions show that I like and respect people.