Cultivate Conversations
First impressions important ...
What is ... Yes
Conversational flow is easier said than done ...
No.
Conversations skills are not important while using LinkedIn to network ...
What is ... No!
I can help someone enter a conversation with a group by ...
* Introducing them to the whole group,
* An Icebreaker
Who is playing in the Superbowl this coming weekend (American Football)?
Kansas City Chiefs vs San Francisco 49ers.
Conversations are important because ...
What is ... Conversations in any format (professional or personal) are important to gain information, develop rapport or friendships, and become approachable to others.
Conversational flow is important because ...
What is ... Conversational flow takes place when two or more speakers' conversation or dialogue is smooth, graceful, and comfortable.
Group Dynamics are important because ...
What is ... Instead of engaging with a single speaker, you are speaking to an audience of different individuals with diverse interests.
The International Student Support (ISS) is located in ...
What is ... the Faculty Administration Office (FAO).
Skills that involve cultivating conversations are ...
What are:
•Active listening,
•Engaging with the speaker,
•Be yourself and relax,
•Understand and translate.
I can keep a conversation flowing smoothly with someone I just met by ...
What is ...
•Conversational flow can happen instantly, other times it may not, but do not overthink it!
•Silence is ok and avoid filler words!
•Start small and then grow the conversation (yes and no to open-ended questions).
•Inspiration and Invitation, find commonalities.
•Give chance for the other speaker to talk and discuss.
I can get a free suit from Suit-A-Bull ...
What is ... True.
The skills needed for keeping a group discussion flowing smoothly are ...
•Listen in on the conversation,
•See if you can introduce yourself within the group,
•Identify the point of conversation and analyze,
•Use concise discussion,
•If you are not speaking, continue active listening.
I can cry on campus ...
What is ... in the back rooms of FAO.
I can implement cultivating conversations by ...
What are ... Observe speaker's body response, speaker's emotions. Be prepared for conversations. Don't interject. Be Yourself. Relax! Understand underlying message, let speaker finish, and reiterate their points to them for clarification and understanding.
I can make conversations flow smoothly by ...
What is ...
•If they are not interested, or if their body language says otherwise, detaching is ok!
•If the conversation grows dull, think about spinning the conversation in a new direction.
•Observe and understand, and practice.
What is ...
•Use proper grammar, sentence syntax, and punctuation.
•Add relevant documents or attachments that expand your skills, jobs, volunteering, etc.
•Take courses or programs that grant you licenses and certifications.
•Write a compelling “About Me” section that sells your character.
What are ... Open-ended questions!
The type of duck that "Donald Duck" is created after ...
What is ... Pekin Duck
I can practice my networking skills by striking up a conversation with a stranger ...
What is ... true!
The name of the famous on-campus duck pond ...
What is ... Simmons Park?
The International Student Support (ISS) space has a game room, study spaces, and people to help you find fun places to visit and explore ...
What is ... Yes, duh.
What is ... True!
What does "A-P" stand for on Alex's Office Door?
Its a secret, but if you guess it right you can win a Starbucks giftcard!