The three skills required for effective management are Technical, Human, and Conceptual skills. An area where I applied technical skill was when I used excel to create a food distribution chart. I applied human skill when communicating with my volunteers the day of the event explaining and showing them how things should be done. An area where I applied a conceptual skill was when I transferred food from a venue that had plenty to a venue that ran out of a certain food. I think as a manager I would utilize human skill the most. Communication is the most important skill in life. Problems …show more content…
Good verbal communication is an extremely important part of running an organization. It includes sounds, words, language and speaking. A lot of verbal communication was used throughout this whole process. The day of the event a lot of verbal communication was used through the radio’s we were each given. Non-verbal communication involves physical ways of communication. For example, tone of voice, touch, smell, and body motion. A way I used non-verbal communication was when I was taking direction from someone, I made sure that I was making eye contact and head gestures. I did this to show that I was listening and understanding what was going on. Written communication is writing the words which you want to communicate. For example, E-mails, reports, articles and memos are types of written communication. I used written communication pretty often. Whenever I needed to ask someone a question I texted them. Also, I sent out emails to my volunteers. Visual communication is visual display of information that you want people to see. For example, signs, symbols and designs are types of visual communication. I personally did not use any visual communication, but I did see a lot of it. There were flags put up to provide direction for the long distance runners, which was very important for that event. I learned that effective communication is essential for the success of running an organization like the Special Olympics. Throughout this whole process it was important that I had a high level of professionalism. I showed responsibility, respectfulness, and commitment. I learned that the higher level of professionalism you show the further it will take you in your