Understanding Expectations & Communication for Effective Reality Alignment
Expectations, communication, and reality are interwoven concepts essential for fostering meaningful interactions. Expectations reflect what we anticipate, while communication is the exchange that helps convey those hopes. Yet, reality often diverges from what we envision, leading to confusion. Critical questions include whether expectations are communicated, if they align between parties, and how efforts translate into actual outcomes. Engaging in open dialogue about expectations is fundamental for active participation, ensuring that all members understand and work towards a shared goal.
Understanding Expectations & Communication for Effective Reality Alignment
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EXPECTATIONS COMMUNICATION REALITY
EXPECTATION • A. The act of expecting • B. Eager Anticipation • C. Something Expected
COMMUNICATION A. The act of communicating B. The exchange of thoughts, messages & ideas C. Interpersonal rapport
REALITY • A. The quality or state of being actual and true • B. The culmination of goals
EXPECTATIONS • NO WORK INVOLVED • SOME WORK INVOLVED • LOTS OF WORK INVOLVED
COMMUNICATION • HOW DOES THIS EXPECTATION TRANSLATE TO ACTION • DO YOUR EXPECTATIONS COME TRUE? • WHY OR WHY NOT? • DID YOU COMMUNICATE YOUR EXPECTATIONS?
REALITY • DID YOU WORK TO MAKE YOUR EXPECTATION BECOME REALITY • DID YOU COMMUNICATE YOUR EXPECTATION TO YOUR NEW MEMBER? • ARE HIS EXPECTATION THE SAME AS YOURS? • WHAT ARE HIS EXPECTATION?
ARE YOU ON THE SAME PAGE? • DID YOU ASK WHAT THE NEW MEMBERS EXPECTATIONS ARE? • DID YOU LISTEN? • DID YOU COMMUNICATE WHAT YOUR EXPECTATION ARE? • DID HE LISTEN?
ACTIVE MEMBERS • COMMUNICATION OF EXPECTATION • UNDERSTANDING MEMBER EXPECTATIONS • HIS UNDERSTRANDING YOURS • THIS IS CRITICAL FOR ACTIVE MEMBERS AND NOT DUES PAYERS • NOW LETS GET ON WITH THE CLASS