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POBF Lesson 1
Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Abbreviation | shortened form of a word or phase |
Active | engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits. |
Aggressive communication style | a method of expressing needs and desires that does not take in to account the welfare of others. |
Analyzers | detail-oriented and logical |
Analyzers' non-verbal behaviors | Cautious, logical thinkers, soft spoken, monotone voice, limited eye contact, limited facial expressions |
Assertive communication style | individuals clearly state their opinions and feelings, and firmly advocate for their rights and needs without violating the rights of others. |
Brainstorming | a group of people solving technique in which members sit around a list ideas and possible solutions to problem |
Collaborators | a person who works jointly on an activity or project; an associate. |
Collaborators' non-verbal behaviors | behaviors that transmit something about how the group members collaborate |
Constructive criticism | offering valid and well-reasoned opinions about the work of others, usually involving both positive and negative comments, in a friendly manner rather than an oppositional one |
Controllers | a person or thing that directs or regulates something. |
Controllers' non-verbal behaviors | Direct, prefer to be in control, sense of urgency, louder volume and express limited to no emotion. |
Criticism | pointing out faults or shortcomings |
Customer | someone who pays for goods and services |
Customer relations AKA customer service | refers to the way a business communicates and interact with the public to gain and retain customers |
Defensive | attempting to justify or defend; deterring aggression or attack |
Detached | separate or disconnected. |
Enunciate | speak or state clearly |
Etiquette | socially acceptable behavior |
Formative evaluation | evaluate prior to and during implementation of the idea |
Impact evaluation | what are some other things that this will/could impact? |
Involved | the listener gives the most of his or her attention to the speaker's words and intentions. |
Need (Target audience) | knowing your target audience involves knowing the specific needs of the audience an not just the message you want to |
Non-Verbal | not involving or using words or speech |
Objective | a person not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering or representing facts |
Passive | the listener receives information as through being talked to rather than as being an equal partner in speaking/listening. |
Specificity (Target audience) | based on factors like age, location, income and more. |
Strategy (Target audience) | a plan to reach customers and ensure business success |
Verbal | communication in the form of words |
Sympathize | to feel or express sympathy or compassion |
Socializes' non-verbal behaviors, | outspoken, quick to make a decision, assertive, fast talker, express how they're feeling through gestures and facial |
Research (Target audience) | one way to ensure that you know your target audience in business communications is through research |
Reflection | serious thought or consideration |
Professional | exhibiting a courteous, conscientious, and generally business like manner in the workplace |
Process evaluation | help employees/customers see how an idea is achieved. |
Passive Aggressive communication style | i indirectly make sure that others are aware of my needs, desires, and opinions and give little or no thought to theirs |
Passive communication style | i do not express my needs, desires, and opinions directly and i put others needs above my own |