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The Communication Effectiveness Profile has been designed to help individuals understand more about their skills in this critical area. These competency areas represent critical skills involved in effective communication.

This questionnaire will be easy to complete. Read each statement, and select the choice that most accurately describes you. Please answer these questions as honestly as possible.

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Empathizing
Empathizing examines the extent to which you think about the perspectives and feelings of others when they are communicating with you, and the degree to which you adjust your style to accomodate them. It asks the question: "How well do you create a climate of warmth and sincerity, where people feel comfortable sharing their thoughts because they know you will listen?"
1. I maintain good eye contact and give people my full attention.
Almost never    Occasionally    Frequently    Very frequently    Almost always   
2. I smile warmly at people when they appear to want to talk to me.
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3. I let people finish what they are saying without interrupting.
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4. I think about why as well as what people are saying.
Almost never    Occasionally    Frequently    Very frequently    Almost always   
5. I show genuine interest when people are talking to me, whatever the subject or topic.
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6. I use a variety of careful questioning approaches to help understand the other person.
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7. I generally mirror people’s facial expressions when I listen to them.
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8. I engage in as much "small talk" as necessary to help people feel comfortable.
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9. I like to find out something about the people with whom I talk.
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10. I look at the feelings or emotions behind the words people are using.
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11. People who know me would say that I am sincere and genuine in my communication.
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12. I encourage people to speak their minds openly and share their concerns.
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Receiving the Message
Receiving the Message looks at how well you listen to and successfully "process" what others are saying (verbal and non-verbal messages) before you respond. It asks the question: "How attentive or empathetic are you in a listening situation so that you can fully appreciate what the speaker is trying to convey?"
13. I avoid interrupting while the other person is speaking.
Almost never    Occasionally    Frequently    Very frequently    Almost always   
14. I make sure that I am in the right frame of mind for all important discussions.
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15. I try to find quiet environments in which to talk and listen to people.
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16. My body language is positively conducive to attentive listening.
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17. I listen enthusiastically and positively.
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18. I avoid trivializing the ideas or views expressed by people I am talking with.
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19. I look people in the eye and regularly nod in order to demonstrate that I have understood them.
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20. I focus my attention on the speaker and concentrate on what is being said.
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21. I try not to let my mind wander when someone is talking to me.
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22. I am calm and patient in conversation and discussion.
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23. I take information in on several different "channels" where necessary.
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24. People who know me well would say that I am a good listener.
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Clarifying
Clarifying looks at the extent to which you use careful and incisive questioning techniques to successfully "translate" the words and actions of the other party in order to understand their meaning. It asks the question: "How well do you gently question and probe the other person in a conversation or discussion, in order to ensure that you accurately interpret their message?"
25. I avoid making the other person feel as if they are being interrogated.
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26. I look for the underlying message behind people’s words.
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27. I paint "word pictures" to help describe the sender’s message in a different way.
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28. I gently gather "missing" information as a conversation flows in order to build the story.
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29. I regularly paraphrase to test my interpretation of what is being said.
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30. I carefully probe when I do not fully understand something.
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31. I use open questions to get people to explain their ideas.
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32. I demonstrate that I can be helpful and genuine in conversations.
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33. People who know me would say that I ask incisive questions in conversations.
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34. I summarize what I think I’ve heard to make sure that I have understood clearly.
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35. I am happy to speak up if I am confused or unsure.
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36. I offer my interpretation of what is being said in order to verify my understanding of what is being communicated.
Almost never    Occasionally    Frequently    Very frequently    Almost always   
 
Understanding
Understanding looks at the extent to which you make sense of what you see and hear in order to engage fully in a conversation and respond intelligently, according to the circumstances. It asks the question: "How well do you reflect and process information while someone is speaking, in order to understand the key aspects of what is being communicated and how you might respond?"
37. I avoid assuming that the other person’s perspective is the same as mine.
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38. I give people time, attention, and encouragement so they can get their message across.
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39. I respect other people’s feelings when I offer my comments.
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40. I piece together all the different parts of what people say and do to make sense of it.
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41. I ask the other person to re-phrase their message when I am confused.
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42. I suspend judgement about what is being said for as long as necessary.
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43. I correctly identify the level of someone’s feelings and emotions in a conversation.
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44. I am good at "reading between the lines" wherever necesary.
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45. I connect what people say to me in order to achieve a better mental understanding.
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46. I carefully follow the flow of the conversation so I can respond appropriately.
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47. I seek to put what I hear into a reasonable context, based on my experience.
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48. I expect conversation and discussion to improve my knowledge and understanding.
Almost never    Occasionally    Frequently    Very frequently    Almost always   
 
Reading Non-Verbal Clues
Reading Non-Verbal Clues looks at the extent to which you pick up on body language and tone of voice in order to understand the complete communication message. It asks the question: "How well do you assess the other person’s feelings and meaning by looking beyond the spoken words that you hear?"
49. I quickly sense when a person’s feelings do not match their words.
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50. I can tell when the other party is distracted or their mind is somewhere else.
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51. I can tell when the climate for open communication is not quite right.
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52. I am good at "reading" other people.
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53. I watch people’s facial expressions and hand movements very carefully.
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54. I adjust my communication style if I feel that I am losing the other person’s attention.
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55. I am good at sensing a negative atmosphere when I walk into a room.
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56. Inconsistencies between words and body language are easy for me to identify.
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57. I quickly notice changes in tone or intonation.
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58. I try to pick up on an individual’s underlying feelings.
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59. I pick up on and understand non-verbal clues and signals.
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60. I can easily tell when someone is confused about what I’m saying by observing their body language.
Almost never    Occasionally    Frequently    Very frequently    Almost always   
 
Giving and Receiving Feedback
Giving and Receiving Feedback looks at the extent to which you are able to successfully offer constructive feedback to others and accept direct feedback from others. It asks the question: "How open are you to offering candid feedback to others in a constructive or helpful way, and how capable are you in accepting coaching or guiding communications from others?"
61. I try to make sure that the "air time" in a conversation is equally shared.
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62. I find it easy to get the other person’s attention when speaking with them.
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63. I believe that feedback is the "breakfast" of effective communicators.
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64. I am appreciated for my direct and clear communication style.
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65. I openly demonstrate that I appreciate feedback from other people.
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66. I avoid engaging in emotional language or negative feedback responses.
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67. I am not concerned about the other party’s motives for providing feedback.
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68. I focus my attention on the key lesson to be given or taken from the feedback.
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69. I avoid insults and avoid demeaning the other party when offering critical comments.
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70. I focus on the facts when giving and receiving feedback.
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71. I see every constructive criticism as a positive opportunity to improve.
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72. I am sensitive to my needs and the needs of others in every communication.
Almost never    Occasionally    Frequently    Very frequently    Almost always   
 
Transmitting Your Message
Transmitting Your Message looks at the extent to which you use a range of communication methods and means to get your message across to others successfully. It asks the question: "How well do you ensure that the transmission of information that is important to you is communicated in language that is clear, concise, and consistent?"
73. I communicate feelings as well as ideas and facts.
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74. I use multiple channels to get messages across to people.
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75. I make sure my deeds match my words.
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76. I find that I can lift team spirit and morale through effective communication.
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77. I am able to get complicated ideas across clearly.
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78. I deliver my communication at a pace and in a way that is comfortable for others.
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79. I say things in a variety of slightly different ways in order to reinforce what I mean.
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80. I am highly conscious of the other person’s needs.
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81. I change and vary my communication style according to the situation.
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82. I find the "right" words for the circumstances.
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83. I select the most appropriate method to transmit my messages.
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84. I avoid using jargon, "gobbledegook," and inappropriate language.
Almost never    Occasionally    Frequently    Very frequently    Almost always   

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