Discussion. Communication as a Transactional Process
Think of a time when you were working with a colleague or a classmate on an important project. You needed to provide him or her with constructive feedback on how to improve his or her portion of the project.
What steps did you take to avoid barriers to effective communication and conflict with your colleague or classmate? Consider both verbal and nonverbal cues.
Responses to Peers
Read through your peers’ posts, and respond to a minimum of 2 of your peers. You can connect to your peers in several ways, including the following:
Review your peers’ responses, and share how your experience of providing constructive feedback was similar or different.
Based on the situation your peer described, you could suggest a better way of avoiding barriers to effective communication.
