Communication Assessment
Let's test your communication skills
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1. I try to anticipate and predict possible causes of confusion, and I deal with them up front.
Not at all
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very Often
2. When I write a memo, email, or other document, I give all of the background information and detail I can to make sure that my message is understood.
Not at all
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very Often
3. If I don’t understand something, I tend to keep this to myself and figure it out later.
Not at all
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very Often
4. I'm surprised to find that people haven't understood what I've said.
Not at all
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very Often
5. I can say what I think, without worrying about how the other person perceives it. I assume that we'll be able to work it out later.
Not at all
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very Often
6. When people talk to me, I try to see their perspectives.
Not at all
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very Often
7. I use email to communicate complex issues with people. It's quick and efficient.
Not at all
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very Often
8. When I finish writing a report, memo, or email, I scan it quickly for typos and so forth, and then send it off right away.
Not at all
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very Often
9. When talking to people, I pay attention to their body language.
Not at all
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Sometimes
Often
Very Often
10. I use diagrams and charts to help express my ideas.
Not at all
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very Often
11. Before I communicate, I think about what the person needs to know, and how to best convey it.
Not at all
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Sometimes
Often
Very Often
12. When someone's talking to me, I think about what I'm going to say next to make sure I get my point across correctly.
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Often
Very Often
13. Before I send a message, I think about the best way to communicate it (in person, over the phone, in a newsletter, via memo, and so on).
Not at all
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very Often
14. I try to help people understand the underlying concepts behind the point I am discussing. This reduces misconceptions and increases understanding.
Not at all
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very Often
15. I consider cultural barriers when planning my communications.
Not at all
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very Often
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