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Definition
Art of hearing and understanding
Set-up
Tune in Examine Note
Process / Stages
4. Responding
5. Memory
Advantages
Leads to better knowledge of organization Enables better policies Mollifies complaining employees Paves way for successful open-door policy Helps to spot sensitive areas Increases productivity Increases accuracy
Poor listening
Listening but not hearing Rehearsing
Interrupting
Hearing what is expected Feeling defensive
Types
Informative Listening
Attentive Listening
Relationship Listening Appreciative Listening Critical Listening Discriminative Listening
Barriers
Content : too much, too little, selective Speaker : delivery, attitude
Strategies
Decide your goals Be aware of your options Decide when to speak and when to listen Plan what to say when you speak focusing and clarifying Be Attentive : stop multi-tasking, recap, use body language
Environmental barriers Physiological barriers Psychological barriers Selective Listening Negative Listening Attitudes Personal Reactions Poor Motivation
Sequence
Listen and focus on meaning Evaluate what is being said Is it relevant to your purpose? What are the high points? Record the information Make use of it
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS KEITH DAVIS Stop Talking. Put The Talker At Ease. Show Him That You Want To Listen. Remove Distractions. Empathize With Him. Be Patient. Hold Your Temper. Go Easy On Arguments And Criticism. Ask Questions. Stop Talking!
level 1 On and off listening: More hearing than listening More interested in talking than listening Get only gist of the conversation Distracted by mobile phone, email, etc.
Level 2 Listening for key words: Hear the words but little effort to really understand the person Listen on the surface, concerned with content not feeling Follow your own agenda get to the point
Level 3 Generous listening: Listen without judging Focused on the present moment Fully processing what is said Pay attention to words, tone of voice and body language