To capacitate the
soldiers of the 44th Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army (PA) in facilitating
youth leadership summits in its area of responsibility, the Philippine
Information Agency (PIA)-Sibugay gave them on Tuesday (March 10) a lecture on
effective communication to develop their communication skills and their ability
in handling group discussions.
“The ability to
communicate effectively is important in relationships, education and work,”
said Information Center Manager Alma L. Tingcang of PIA-Zamboanga Sibugay
before the participants in the said training held here.
She said people
with improved communication skills usually enjoy better interpersonal
relationships with friends and family. “Effective communication skill is
fundamental to achieve success in various aspects of our life,” she remarked.
Ms. Tingcang told
the 10 participants attending the training that a good communicator or speaker
must have the courage to say what they think, finding it worthwhile to
contribute ideas in a conversation.
“Take time each
day to be aware of your opinions and feelings so you can adequately convey them
to others.”
According to Ms.
Tingcang constant practice is required to develop one’s ability in speaking.
“New skills take time to refine, but each time you use your communication
skills, you open yourself to opportunities and future partnerships,” she said.
Making eye
contact, gestures, and mirroring one’s language are among the keys to effective
communication as explained by Tingcang.
However,
communication may be disrupted through noise, generation gap, cultural
differences, hearing and language –also known as the barriers to communication,
which can lead to misunderstanding and confusion.
“Choose to
be honest, patient, optimistic, sincere, respectful, and
accepting of others when in a conversation,” Tingcang stressed.
Meanwhile,
handling group discussion was also discussed. The participants were given
exercises and tasks that they presented at the end of the training.
PIA-9 also
conducted the same training on September 12, 2014 to another batch of YLS
facilitators of 44th IB in Imelda town.
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