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Improving Communication

Ronnie Rosenbaum

Improving Communication for individuals and communities. 1. Individual Communication Skills - goal is connection - focus on hearing and understanding - be aware of feelings and needs - apply Non-Violent Communication - practice 2. Community Practices for Communication - have clear expectations - orientation for new members - designated facilitator with some skills - clear email guidelines - comment box - communicate institutional memory - transparency - training - social capital meetings