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1 WORKSHEET #1 Participant Introduction Why did you choose to come today? What do you hope to get out of the workshop? Name one of your communication strengths. Share one thing about your current role. 1

2 WORKSHEET #2 Creating Your Pitch STEP 1: CAPTURE IDEAS Consider your context, then brainstorm key ideas for your pitch. 2

3 WORKSHEET #3 Creating Your Pitch STEP 2: EXPAND, ENGAGE AND EDIT lexpand Draft your ideas from Worksheet #1 into sentences. Start with the most important information first. You often only have a few seconds to communicate with someone if you get cut off, what would you want her to walk away remembering? Consider what s missing. lengage Add an interesting fact or statistics to use at the beginning of your pitch. Your goal is to immediately engage someone so she is intrigued and wants to learn more. Consider using some of the attention getter words, below. ADVANCED APPROVED AUTHORITATIVE CERTIFIED CONFIRMED DOMINANT EARLY ENDORSED ESTABLISHED FINEST FOREMOST INAUGURAL INCEPTIVE KEY LEADING MAIN ORIGINAL PEERLESS PIONEERING PREDOMINANT PREFERRED PREMIER PRIMARY PRINCIPAL PROGRESSIVE REALISTIC RECOGNIZED RESPONSIVE Transcribed from 3

4 WORKSHEET #3 (CONT) ledit Edit what you ve drafted with a critical eye. Eliminate redundancies, unnecessary or unclear information, and confusing jargon. Most importantly, hone and enhance the good stuff. I m great at partnerships isn t likely to pique anyone s interest, but I ve built my organization s reputation as a valuable partner and source for quality information sure might. Adapted from 4

5 WORKSHEET #4 Communication Styles: Questionnaire Examine the following word sets and choose one from each set that describes you best. When you have answered all twenty, plot your answers on the score sheet. l1 A Persuasive B Fearful C Open-minded D Original l8 A Disciplined B Cheerful C Restless D Resigned l15 A Self-reliant B Lighthearted C Soft spoken D Trusting l2 A Cautious B Convincing C Aggressive D Good-natured l9 A Sympathetic B Persistent C Obedient D Spontaneous l16 A Adventurous B Peaceful C Positive D Moderate l3 A Docile B Dogged C Open-minded D Bold l10 A Competitive B Tolerant C Fussy D Pioneering l17 A Cordial B Vigorous C Receptive D Controlled l4 A Charming B Loyal C Determined D Even-tempered l11 A Respectful B Jovial C Influential D Optimistic l18 A Accurate B Good mixer C Decisive D Lenient l5 A Willing B Eager C Nervy D Strong-willed l12 A Generous B Unconquerable C Inspiring D Submissive l19 A Talkative B Conventional C Outspoken D Satisfied l6 A Agreeable B High-spirited C Confident D Even-tempered l13 A Considerate B Brave C Timid D Adaptable l20 A Audacious B Popular C Companionable D Polished l7 A Obliging B Assertive C Precise D Animated l14 A Argumentative B Kind C Nonchalant D Patient 5

6 WORKSHEET #4 (CONT) Communication Styles: Scoring Sheet Circle each choice in the scoring sheet that matches your answer on the questionnaire. Total each column. Circle the column with your highest score. Question Analytical Amiable Expressive Driving 1 C B D A 2 A D B C 3 C A D B 4 D B A C 5 C A B D 6 D A B C 7 C A D B 8 D B C A 9 C A D B 10 C B D A 11 A B C D 12 D A C B 13 C A B D 14 D B C A 15 D B C A 16 D B A C 17 D C A B 18 A D B C 19 B D A C 20 D B C A Total 6

7 WORKSHEET #5 Communication Styles 7

8 WORKSHEET #6 Communication Styles Positive Qualities Industrious Analytical Negative Qualities Impersonal Do Acknowledge their expertise Don t Be informal Positive Qualities Determined Driver Negative Qualities Pushy Do Present Facts Don t Ramble 8

9 WORKSHEET #6 (CONT) Communication Styles Positive Qualities Supportive Amiable Negative Qualities Indecisive Do Show interest in them Don t Rush Positive Qualities Enthusiastic Expressive Negative Qualities Excitable Do Support their dreams Don t Overwhelm with detail 9

10 WORKSHEET #7 Habits that Undermine Your Communication Consider bad habits that could undermine your communication effectiveness. The examples don t need to be style specific think of overarching communication practices. 1 Raising your vocal pitch at the end of a statement, making it sound like a question. 2 Apologizing when it s not your fault, or using I m sorry as a way to soften a comment

11 WORKSHEET #8 Etiquette for On-line Communication Summary of good advice and best practices Facebook Linked-In Twitter 11