Listening and Active Communication
Points:
Avoid getting distracted by your own thoughts.
Focus on the speaker and listen.
Try not to interrupt the other person.
Let them finish and then respond.
Use door openers.
Show that you are listening with body language.
Take notes on important conversation.
Key Points of Fisher's model:
Reflective Listening, based on Fisher's model, means mirroring body language and emotions to confirm understanding.
Widely used in critical situations like air traffic control, military missions, and diffusing emotional talks in personal relationships.
In business, notes are taken in meetings and verified by participants.
Important in software contexts – always take notes, share with the team, verify for accuracy, ensure everyone agrees, and note technical details.
Getting not enough time to learn the concept properly.
I will do the following things to improve my listening:
Avoid getting distracted by my own thoughts.
Take notes on important conversation.
Sometimes, I might use passive communication to avoid arguments or fights.
When feeling upset or angry, I might switch to an aggressive style, expressing my feelings forcefully.
Ignoring or avoiding communication as a form of expressing frustration or anger.
Steps:
Clearly communicate your limits and expectations.
Acknowledge and respect the opinions and feelings of others.
Work towards finding solutions that consider everyone's needs.
Believe in your right to express yourself and stand up for your needs.