Over the past 8 weeks we have been exposed to effective communication and collaboration. Through the past 7 classes we have also experienced what it is to communicate and collaborate effectively. Each of us possess a common goal in which we are all striving to reach. We have utilized each others experiences to help us learn, and we have fought through the tough "bumps" in the road. I know I would not have made it through some of these bumps had I not had such a helpful and close group of colleagues to guide me through. Each of us have different experiences, values, and beliefs that make up who we are. In the past courses, I have noticed the respect we all display towards each other even when others values and beliefs differ from our own. Personally, I feel I have grown as a listener and thinking more about what another person is saying (typing) rather than what I intend to say next.
I would like to wish all my colleagues an excellent next few months as we entire and wrap up our Master's degree experience. My wish is that we all carry what we have learned in this course and carry it with us into the workplace and real world because it is often the lack of effective communication that hinders our ability to build relationships with families, co-workers, and reach a common goal.
If I can be of any help to any of you in the remaining courses please email me. I would love to stay in touch!
jaarmstrong1@yahoo.com
Dear Jo Ann,
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed reading your blog and discussion posts over the course of this class. I am glad that I have had a chance to get to know you and the rest of my colleagues. I wish the best for you in your endeavors here at Walden University. God Bless!
Jo thanks again for all your support and great post and discussion conversation we had. It was truly a pleasure and i wish you the best in the future.
ReplyDeleteJoAnn-
ReplyDeleteI like that you say "My wish is that we all carry what we have learned in this course and carry it with us into the workplace and real world because it is often the lack of effective communication that hinders our ability to build relationships with families." This is important to me as I begin a new journey on Monday as a Director of a 2s, 3s, and 4s program. I am excited and anxious at the same time. I will definitely utilize the communication skills in my new position as I try to collaborate with my new staff and the parents/families within the center. Best wishes to you as you continue your Masters program.
-Clara LaPorte
Jo Ann:
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your blog post; it was always encouraging and very uplifting. I wish you continued success in all your endeavors. Take Care.
JoAnn,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your thoughtful post. If we all remember to carry these communication skills into all areas of our lives their will be no stopping us from reaching our goals. I wish you the best!
JoAnn,
ReplyDeleteThank you for always sharing your kind words with me and others. It has been my pleasure to work with you for so many of our courses. Good luck in your next course!