COMUNICACIÓN

Now that you have an idea of the importance of using good communication skills in different work situations, and now that you have a better understanding of basic concepts, here is a small strategic roadmap that you can use in order to analyse and strengthen your communication skills as a (prospective) social entrepreneur in the field of sports and inclusive leisure for people with special needs:

• To begin with, spend some quality time assessing your own communication skills today. You can help yourself with resources such as the following:
  1. How Good Are Your Communication Skills? – Speaking, Listening, Writing, and Reading Effectively
  2. 15 Signs You Are An Excellent Communicator | 5 Minute Read
• Identify your strengths in interacting with others and identify areas of improvement where you want to invest efforts to improve.
• Practice! Take every opportunity to test your new skills and competences and evaluate your progress.
  1. We advise you to start by practising those communication skills that you consider to be your weak points.
  2. Ask for feedback from colleagues, professionals, family members, clients, etc. and use constructive criticism to design your action plans.
  3. Communicate with purpose on a regular basis and, if necessary, set goals on a regular basis to keep your motivation levels stable.
• Always try to adapt your message to the circumstances of the communication. To do so, at least take into account the following particularities:
  1. Who is your audience?
  2. What do you want to achieve through this specific communication process? Think strategically!
  3. If the communication is face-to-face or digital
  4. If face-to-face, the observable elements of verbal and non-verbal communication
• When speaking in public, observe the following:
  1. Your body language and that of your audience
  2. Apply storytelling tools to capture the audience’s attention and don’t forget to adapt your message to the audience you are addressing.
  3. Admit your vulnerabilities and always speak honestly.
  4. Don’t stop practising! Every opportunity to test yourself is a valuable learning opportunity.