Communication_and_Collobartion

Communication and Collaboration Strategy Paper The three intelligence learning styles that will be discussed are intrapersonal, interpersonal and logical mathematical. Intrapersonal is the “Ability to understand one’s own behavior and feelings (self-awareness, independence, time spent alone).”(Carter, Bishop, Kravits pg 4, 2007. The Intrapersonal learning style consist of evaluating ones thinking, expressing feelings and awareness, reasoning and thinking on higher levels and understanding relationships with others. Interpersonal is the “Ability to relate to others, noticing their moods, motivations, and feelings (social activity, cooperative learning, teamwork).” (pg 4) This style of learning includes observing things from other’s perspective, group cooperation, and ability to communicate verbally and create relationships as well as maintaining them. The last intelligence learning style is logical mathematical. Which is the “Ability to understand logical reasoning and problem solving (math, science, patterns, sequences).”(pg 4) Logical mathematical recognizes abstract patterns, inductive and deductive reasoning, and scientific reasoning, discerning relationship and connections as well as the ability to perform complex calculations. These three learning styles are different and yet the all share one common thought process which is reasoning or thinking. Therefore the best strategy for communication and collaboration for these groups would be informal communication through email. Informal communication is often known as communication through the grapevine. This form of communication will allow those with this learning style the opportunity to think and reason for them what is being communicated and respond to collaborate effectively. The three different personality types are: Organizer, Giver and Thinker. The Organizer is responsible, reliable, and successful with social structures, orientation detailed, efficiency and comprehensive follow through on all tasks. The Giver is honest, has authenticity, they develop successful close relationships, help others, and want to make a difference in the world. The Thinker is good with solving problems, going beyond set boundaries, ingenuity, exploring ideas and potentials. As well as a global thinking and seeking the truth. The best strategy for these personality types for effective communication and collaboration is two way communications. The written communication through email and verbal communication whether face to face on over the phone will allow those in this category the chance to respond successfully. The two way communication will allow the collaboration and communication to be effective and clearly understood by the receivers. This allows the receivers the opportunity to be able to supply some feedback. The feedback from all three types of personality styles is the most effective form of two way communication. In conclusion, each of the total six learning styles are all different, yet share the need or want to communicate effectively. Communication skills are the qualities which can express best what someone is trying to say. Effective communication skills are conveying the message to others. It is also about receiving information that others are sending with as little distortion as possible. Being able to communicate effectively is essential to build a successful collaboration in any group setting with different learning styles. References Carter.C., Bishop, J., Kravits, S. (2007). Keys to College Studying: Becoming An active Thinker. Prentice Hall Inc.