How miscommunication happens (and how to avoid it) - Katherine Hampsten
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Have you ever talked with a friend about a problem, only to realize that he just doesn’t seem to grasp why the issue is so important to you? Have you ever presented an idea to a group, and it’s met with utter confusion? What’s going on here? Katherine Hampsten describes why miscommunication occurs so frequently, and how we can minimize frustration while expressing ourselves better.
Noise can be defined as any interference that disrupts and/or distorts communication. What are some examples of noise? What sources of noise do you struggle with the most in your own communication?
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Katherine Hampsten
- Script Editor Amy Adkins
- Director Andrew Foerster
- Animator Andrew Foerster
- Artist Andrew Foerster
- Sound Designer Weston Fonger
- Narrator Addison Anderson
