Advocating & Questioning
What does it mean to advocate for yourself?
Speaking up for your own needs, rights, and opinions in a respectful and confident way.
What is the purpose of clarifying in a conversation?
To make sure both people fully understand the message and reduce confusion.
Why is participation key to teamwork?
It ensures everyone’s ideas are heard and builds a sense of collaboration and inclusion.
What does “effective decision-making” mean?
Making thoughtful choices based on facts, collaboration, and reflection.
What does it mean to reflect on communication?
Thinking about what went well and what could be improved after an interaction.
Give one example of how you can advocate for others.
Supporting a classmate’s idea in a meeting, writing a letter to leadership, or standing up against unfair treatment.
How can you ask for clarification respectfully?
By saying things like, “Can you explain that another way?” or “Just to make sure I understand correctly…”
How can planning improve communication in a group?
It helps set clear goals, roles, and timelines so everyone knows what’s expected.
How can communication help you set realistic goals?
It allows you to express priorities, gather feedback, and align goals with others’ expectations.
Why is self-reflection important after a conflict?
It helps you recognize your own role, emotions, and areas for growth.
Why is questioning an important communication skill?
It helps gather information, encourage dialogue, and show genuine interest or understanding.
Why is investigating information before speaking important?
It ensures accuracy, builds credibility, and prevents spreading misinformation.
What’s one way to keep group discussions organized?
Assigning a facilitator, using an agenda, or taking notes to stay on track.
Why is it important to include others in decision-making?
It increases buy-in, ensures fairness, and leads to more balanced outcomes.
What’s one way to repair communication after a misunderstanding?
Apologizing sincerely, clarifying intentions, or rephrasing your message respectfully.
What’s the difference between open-ended and closed-ended questions?
Open-ended questions encourage detailed responses (“How do you feel?”), while closed-ended ones can be answered with “yes” or “no.
Give one example of a clarifying question.
“So what you’re saying is…?” or “Do you mean that we should start next week instead?”
How can clear roles help organize communication in a project?
When everyone knows their responsibility, messages are directed to the right people and confusion is reduced.
Give an example of a SMART goal.
“I will complete my presentation by Friday, with three slides of data and one video clip.” (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound)
How can reflection help prevent future miscommunication?
It allows you to learn from mistakes and adjust your communication style.
How can strong questioning lead to better decision-making?
It helps clarify facts, uncover hidden issues, and ensure all perspectives are considered before acting.
How do clarification and investigation work together in communication?
Clarifying improves understanding, while investigating strengthens the quality and truth of the information shared.
Explain how participation and organization affect leadership.
Strong leaders encourage participation and use organization to keep teams focused and effective.
How does goal-setting improve long-term communication success?
It creates focus, accountability, and a shared vision, which strengthen trust and collaboration.
Describe a time reflection helped you repair a relationship or conversation.
(Open-ended answer — players share personal examples, demonstrating growth and awareness.)