COMMUNICATION

I communicate purposefully, using forms and strategies I have practiced.

I participate in conversations for a variety of purposes.

I listen and respond to others. I can consider my purpose when I am choosing a form and content.

I can communicate clearly about topics I know and understand well, using forms and strategies I have practiced.

I gather the basic information I need and present it.

I communicate clearly and purposefully, using a variety of forms appropriately.

I share my ideas and try to connect them with others’ ideas.

I am an active listener – I make connections and ask clarifying and extending questions when appropriate.

I can plan ways to make my message clear and engaging for my audience and create communications that focus on a variety of purposes and audiences.

I acquire the information I need for specific tasks and for my own interests and present it clearly.

I communicate confidently, using forms and strategies that show attention to my audience and purpose. In discussions and conversations,

I am focused and help to build and extend understanding.

I am an engaged listener; I ask thought-provoking questions when appropriate and integrate new information.

I can create a wide range of effective communications that feature powerful images and words, and I identify ways to change my communications to make them effective for different audiences.

I use my understanding of the role and impact of story to engage my audiences in making meaning.

I acquire information about complex and specialized topics from various sources, synthesize it, and present it with thoughtful analysis.

I communicate with intentional impact, in well-constructed forms that are effective in terms of my audience and in relation to my purpose.

I contribute purposefully to discussions and conversations.

I synthesize, deepen, and transform my own and others’ thinking.

I can weave multiple messages into my communications; I understand that my audience will use their own knowledge and experiences in making meaning.

I show understanding and control of the forms and technologies I use; I can assess audience response and draw on a repertoire of strategies to increase my intended impact.

I can acquire, critically analyze, and integrate well-chosen information from a range of sources.

I contribute during group activities with peers and share roles and responsibilities to achieve goals.

I take on different roles and tasks in the group and work respectfully and safely in our shared space.

I express my ideas and help others feel comfortable to share theirs so that all voices are included.

I work with others to achieve a common goal and can evaluate our group processes and results.

I can confidently interact and build relationships with other group members to further shared goals.

I can identify and apply roles and strategies to facilitate groupwork.

I draw on past experiences to negotiate and develop group processes. I am an active listener and speaker.

I share my ideas and try to connect them with others’ ideas, I ask clarifying questions and check for understanding when appropriate, and I test my ideas with others and consider their input.

I help resolve conflicts and challenges as they arise.

I recognize how my contributions and those of others complement each other.

I can plan with others and adjust our plan according to the group’s purpose.

I can facilitate group processes and encourage collective responsibility for our progress.

I play a role in collectively monitoring the progress of the group and adjust my contributions as needed.

I recognize the interdependence of our roles and draw on these to move us forward.

I ask thought-provoking questions, integrate new information and various perspectives from others, and think critically about whose voices are missing.

I can disagree respectfully, and I anticipate potential conflicts and help manage them when they arise.

I give, receive, and act on constructive feedback in support of our goals, and I can evaluate and revise plans with other group members.

I can connect my group with other groups and broader networks for various purposes.

I can step outside of my comfort zone to develop working relationships with unfamiliar groups.

I develop and coordinate networking partnerships beyond and in service of the group.

I demonstrate my commitment to the group’s purpose by taking on different roles as needed.

I acknowledge different perspectives and seek out and create space for missing or marginalized voices.

I summarize key themes to identify commonalities and focus on deepening or transforming our collective thinking and actions.

I recognize when wisdom and strategies from others are needed and access these to address complex goals.

I help create connections with other groups or networks to further our common goals and our impact.