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CM206 Interpersonal Communications

Unit 7 Discussion

Listening in the Workplace

Listening is a skill and the more we practice it, the better we become. By understanding our own listening style and our motivations for listening, we also have a chance to overcome barriers that might keep us from using active listening.

For this Discussion, please respond to the following:

What are some of the main reasons you listen to people?

Do you feel that changes based on context?

Please identify at least two of your main motives for listening in each of the following contexts: academic, professional, and personal.

How can you apply critical listening in each of the following contexts to improve your interpersonal communication: academic, professional, and personal?