Gonzalo Jimenez YamasakiCo-founder - Body Language Trainer/Coach| Ready To Jump .ProCoquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
When we think about communication, most of us think about spoken (verbal) or written communication. I wonder how important nonverbal communication is for you. Saving Changes...
I consider nonverbal one of the most critical skills. Given the diversity of humanity; this skill presents a significant challenge. I have sat in teleconference meetings and I feel they didn't come across as productive given the lack of body language. I have observed body language between two groups of stakeholders and the animosity observed in the non-verbal realm gave me a reason to reassess my stakeholder management plan.
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Sep 01, 2018 2:27 AM
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Thank you so much for such a clear explanation!
What would you say is the most challenging when it comes to body language?
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Gonzalo Jimenez YamasakiCo-founder - Body Language Trainer/Coach| Ready To Jump .ProCoquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Sep 01, 2018 2:14 AM
Replying to Scott Lilly
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I consider nonverbal one of the most critical skills. Given the diversity of humanity; this skill presents a significant challenge. I have sat in teleconference meetings and I feel they didn't come across as productive given the lack of body language. I have observed body language between two groups of stakeholders and the animosity observed in the non-verbal realm gave me a reason to reassess my stakeholder management plan.
Thank you so much for such a clear explanation!
What would you say is the most challenging when it comes to body language? Saving Changes...
Tamer Zeyad SadiqAssistant Cost Manager| Turner & TownsendRiyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia
Yes!!! PM should know the communication methods how, what, where and when should be used as per cases!!!!
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Sep 01, 2018 6:24 PM
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Thank you! Any particular topic you would be interested in?
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RAJESH K LProject Manager, PMP| Bharat Electronics, Bengaluru, IndiaBengaluru, Karnataka, India
Agree with Scot. Presently PMBOK doesnot address nonverbal communication aspects.
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Sep 01, 2018 6:25 PM
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That is true! Have you learn about it on your own?
It's very important, but it doesn't need to be mastered. Understanding human motivation is key to successfully engaging stakeholders, and these cues are not always verbal.
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Sep 01, 2018 6:26 PM
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Good point! Maybe learn how to use it would be good enough. What do you think?
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Drew CraigSr. Agile & Product Coach| VanguardPhiladelphia, Pa, United States
Yes, absolutely, body language is important in communication. I do agree with Sante that mastery is not required, though, important to be cognizant of its importance and look for ways to enable its opportunity.
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Sep 01, 2018 6:26 PM
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Is there any particular topic or application (regarding body language) which you would like to learn more about?
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Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
Just to add somehing, take into account it will depends on the culture of the zone of the world where you live. I have the opportunity to work with people of lot of countries around the world. Latin America people behave totally different than Asian people for example mainly related body language. And you can go to details related to each country.
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Sep 01, 2018 6:28 PM
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Excellent point! Let me point out that there are certain body language topics which are cross cultural, for example "micro expressions".
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Larry MinerFounder and Sr. Project Management of Decision Memory Systems| Decision Memory SystemsBath, Oh, United States
On the lighter side you'll need to read the body language that says we need a bathroom break, it's time for lunch, I need coffee and the all important please change the subject.
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Sep 01, 2018 6:29 PM
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As any other communication method, body language is also a "two way channel".
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Body language is 55% of the communication.
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Sep 01, 2018 6:31 PM
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Great point Rami! As far as I know according to research it ranges from 60 (conservative) to 93%! (obviously it depends on the context), but still, those are pretty huge numbers!
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Gonzalo Jimenez YamasakiCo-founder - Body Language Trainer/Coach| Ready To Jump .ProCoquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Sep 01, 2018 3:37 AM
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Yes!!! PM should know the communication methods how, what, where and when should be used as per cases!!!!
Thank you! Any particular topic you would be interested in? Saving Changes...
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