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Communication Acumen

1 / 60

1. I usually frame the sentence I’m about to speak in my mind before I say it out loud.

2 / 60

2. I am always clear about the central message I intend to convey while engaging with others.

3 / 60

3. I convey my message in a specific, concise, and seamless manner.

4 / 60

4. I stay on-topic while speaking, without getting derailed by distractions.

5 / 60

5. I listen to understand the other person’s context before formulating a response.

6 / 60

6. People usually understand what I’m saying clearly without me having to explain again.

7 / 60

7. I get my point across without getting stuck or getting tongue-tied.

8 / 60

8. I am capable of improvisation and quick-thinking when put on the spot.

9 / 60

9. I handle disagreements in a rational and composed manner.

10 / 60

10. I provide detailed explanations on the subject matter if I am asked to.

11 / 60

11. I am usually clear about the pronunciation of the words I speak.

12 / 60

12. I am confident and do not second-guess my pronunciations while conversing.

13 / 60

13. I double check the words whose pronunciation I am not very confident about.

14 / 60

14. My native language/regional accent has barely an impact on my pronunciation.

15 / 60

15. I am comfortable with having my pronunciations corrected by others.

16 / 60

16. I take the effort to look up the correct pronunciations of words I’m unfamiliar with.

17 / 60

17. I deploy active listening skills to improve my pronunciations of certain words.

18 / 60

18. I proactively ask my colleagues to help me out with the pronunciations of certain words.

19 / 60

19. I am aware of the differences between dialects of English, such as British, American, Australian, etc.

20 / 60

20. I feel comfortable to pronounce tough words and expressions once I am well-rehearsed.

21 / 60

21. I try to read widely to stumble across interesting & new words, expressions & phrases

22 / 60

22. I have a sound sense of diction.

23 / 60

23. I usually comprehend the meaning of the words spoken to me by others.

24 / 60

24. I usually use words in their correct context while communicating.

25 / 60

25. I typically grasp the meaning of words from the context they are spoken in.

26 / 60

26. I get excited by unfamiliar words and look for their meanings instantaneously.

27 / 60

27. I am quick to use new & advanced vocabulary I learn in my day-to-day conversation.

28 / 60

28. I engage in regular writing to practice my language skills.

29 / 60

29. I use apt words, relevant expressions, correct punctuations in written communication.

30 / 60

30. I am the go to person whenever my people need help with meanings of new words & its usage

31 / 60

31. I am usually confident, present, and relaxed during conversations.

32 / 60

32. I maintain optimum amount of eye contact while speaking with a person.

33 / 60

33. I usually gesticulate optimally while speaking.

34 / 60

34. I possess an optimum amount of pleasant posture while conversing or presenting.

35 / 60

35. I refrain from using a defensive stance while communicating, like crossing my arms.

36 / 60

36. I am at ease while conversing with authority figures.

37 / 60

37. I smile and display a cheerful disposition while having a conversation or presentation.

38 / 60

38. I maintain my composure, retain my cool in an uncomfortable dialogue or high-tension discussion.

39 / 60

39. I lean towards the person I am conversing with to indicate interest and curiosity.

40 / 60

40. I show my interest or lack of interest in others perspective through my body language.

41 / 60

41. I always rehearse, practice, & prepare extensively before delivering a presentation or speech.

42 / 60

42. I pay special attention to my tone, voice modulation while presenting.

43 / 60

43. I am always confident about my depth of knowledge on the topic I’m speaking upon.

44 / 60

44. I utilize storytelling techniques in my presentation to engage the audience.

45 / 60

45. I make use of properly timed & planned pauses in between my sentences.

46 / 60

46. I ask questions, engage in energizers with my audience to encourage a two-way conversation.

47 / 60

47. I make sure to display positive, interested, and open body language while delivering.

48 / 60

48. I smile, make eye-contact, & acknowledge my audience while speaking.

49 / 60

49. I am comfortable with answering impromptu questions and capable of improvisation.

50 / 60

50. I ask my audience for feedback and make the effort to actively incorporate the response.

51 / 60

51. I usually conduct a thorough research on the subject before consolidating the content.

52 / 60

52. I rely on my native intelligence, logic, & common sense while crafting content.

53 / 60

53. I attempt to accommodate different perspectives to discourage a skewed viewpoint.

54 / 60

54. I typically stick to the subject matter & big picture at hand & refrain from adding trivial details.

55 / 60

55. I practice objectivity to avoid letting my personal bias influence my content.

56 / 60

56. I deploy stories & anecdotes to make my content more engaging.

57 / 60

57. I utilize appropriate vocabulary, phrases, and expressions.

58 / 60

58. I employ statistics and visuals to make my piece more impactful.

59 / 60

59. I proofread my content vociferously before submission to avoid errors.

60 / 60

60. I ask my stakeholders for feedback and actively incorporate them.

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