Michelle Clark Ph. D
416 Douglas Avenue, Suite 205
Ames, IA 50010
515-296-0125
michelle@michelleclarkphd.com

Understanding Communication Styles

We spend 70% of our waking hours communicating in some form. People see what they want to see and hear what they want to hear. As communication takes place, we fill in what we think others mean or what we think we have heard. In this workshop participants learn how to identify their own communication style, barriers to effective interpersonal communication, and solutions to deal effectively with differences.

A key tool in this session is The Myers-Briggs Type Inventory (MBTI), the most widely used instrument in the world for gaining a deeper understanding of self, others and interpersonal relationships. It provides insights on the four basic “people patterns” that hold the key to leadership styles, effective communication, conflict, team building and productivity.

This session introduces participants to the concepts and principles of Myers-Briggs, focusing on how they are applied in a work environment. Participants improve their ability to communicate with people of different types. They learn to recognize how to avoid or reconcile conflicts arising from type differences.

• Discover your Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.
• Gain insights of your own communication strengths and blindspots.
• Understand four basic “people patterns” and how they think and act.
• Learn how to avoid judging others’ differences
• Discover your preferred communication style.
• Build trust and rapport through communication.
• Recognize barriers to effective communication.