Welcome to our session on “Engaging in Small Talk and Building Relationships with Colleagues at a Company Event” and “Giving and Receiving Feedback during a Team Workshop.” In today’s interconnected workplace, the art of small talk and the skill of feedback are invaluable. This session focuses on developing the ability to initiate and sustain engaging conversations during company events and effectively handle feedback in a team setting. Mastering these skills can lead to stronger workplace relationships and a more cohesive team dynamic.
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Engaging in Small Talk and Building Relationships with Colleagues at a Company Event
- “What topics do you find are best for initiating small talk with colleagues at a company event?”
- “How do you transition from small talk to more meaningful conversations to build relationships?”
Key Grammar/Vocabulary:
- Icebreakers (e.g., “Common icebreakers include…”)
- Finding common interests (e.g., “Finding common interests can be as simple as…”)
- Active listening cues (e.g., “Using active listening cues like ‘tell me more’ can…”)
- Transition phrases (e.g., “Transition phrases such as ‘On a related note…’ help in…”)
More On Small Talk
In pairs, each choose a number from 1 to 48 . Open this list of 48 Small Talk Questions and ask your partner the question under your chosen number. Answer the question your partner asks you. Repeat as many times and with as many conversation partners as you need to feel confident and relaxed ahead of having to engage in small talk at work.
Academic Paper: McGill University 7 Principles Of Good Feedback
MPEC Workshop Material: Effective Feedback Described
Giving and Receiving Feedback during a Team Workshop
- “What strategies do you use to give constructive feedback during a team workshop?”
- “How do you effectively receive and implement feedback from colleagues?”
Key Grammar/Vocabulary:
- Constructive criticism (e.g., “Constructive criticism often starts with phrases like…”)
- Balanced feedback (e.g., “Balanced feedback includes both…”)
- Open-ended questions (e.g., “Asking open-ended questions such as ‘How do you feel about…’ helps in…”)
- Acknowledgment phrases (e.g., “Acknowledgment phrases like ‘I understand your point’ show…”)
Remember – there is always more! Here is your Follow Up Video:
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