Over the course of the 13 Weeks of
the COM150 Classes, I was taught on how to identify my errors, and learn from
them and improve. I have written on different experiences and learnt plenty on
human interactions. In regards to my objective post, I have written that I
would want to achieve two objectives. These objectives are to learn to speak
with tact, and to be a more confident speaker.
After these classes, I have seen
significant changes and improvement. Firstly, it can be seen by how I interact
with my teammates. While in polytechnic, it is important to have good teamwork
for projects. This is even more true for Projects in University as it is not as
simple as before. Instead of Lashing out at my teammates when they are off the
topic during discussion, I choose to understand their thoughts and try to give
suggestions tactfully. This made us have a better understanding of each other
which better facilitated our brainstorming of idea together. However, there
were still situations where I didn’t hold back and might have caused some
discord in the group.
What I could have done better would
to be was to process and use my words carefully when in discussions as if I
said something wrongly, it could lead to disaster as we all depend on each
other. Even in an argument, by being tactful, it could reduce the damage done.
Before you say something, how of how you’d feel if someone said it to you.
On another point, for being a more
confident speaker, there was vast improvement made. From the amount of
presentations that I had to give, I gained experience and got better with it.
Even without sufficient preparation, I could maintain my composure and present
what I needed. If this was done before these classes, I would have panicked and
lose my thoughts.
To further improve, I would join a
Toastmasters Club, with that I can have more chances to present and to learn
from others as the phrase goes, “practice makes perfect”. In time with more
practice and tips from the rest, I see no reason how to not be a confident
speaker.
