Friday, March 13, 2015

PIA-Sibugay conducts trainers’ training for 44th IB soldiers

From the Philippine Information Agency (Mar 13): PIA-Sibugay conducts trainers’ training for 44th IB soldiers
 
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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