A Reflection on Miscommunication

Miscommunication comes in various forms

Although my time in a work setting is rather limited, the general opinion of people I have encountered is that miscommunication occurs as a result of incorrect information being shared. My personal experience with miscommunication is slightly different; it stems from the lack of information being shared. While working on a club community service project, I encountered another form of miscommunication. Individuals working on aspects of the project met each week to report their progress as the deadline approached. Instead of sharing the details of her work, the publicity chair person routinely replied, “I have everything covered. Don’t worry.” The day prior to event, the publicity tasks were still uncompleted. In an effort to make the project a success, a few individuals frantically scrambled to complete the tasks as time was running out. This resulted in some people doing double the amount of work. Luckily the event was a success, but the preparation did not run smoothly. This form of miscommunication and its consequences could have been prevented if honest information had been readily shared in a timely manner.

Final Presentations and Portfolios

Final Presentations and Portfolios……….

The presentation on study abroad opportunities for architecture majors by Blake was not only informative but also enjoyable. The focus of his personal experience in Genoa, Italy was interesting and his descriptions of the housing in the villa made me want to pack my suitcase. It sounded amazing! The photos added to the enjoyment of a presentation that contained one of my favorite places—Italia.

My experience with online portfolios is very limited. Actually, I have only encountered one—the Clemson E-Portfolio required for graduation. Experiencing the frustration of working with the e-portfolio has not given me a favorable impression of online portfolios. After a few trips to CCIT in order to resolve conflicts on my laptop, I have not been successful in utilizing the program. It lost all of my documents last spring! Fearing the worst after the initial problems, I had saved a back-up disk of the documents at home and started over. My main concern is that I have everything completed for the portfolio draft due on March 23. The two letters (cover and follow-up) are on my to-do list, but I wanted to inquire about the group progress report. Does the memo from our class meeting on Friday March 6^th satisfy this requirement?

Presentation favorites....

A particular favorite of mine was Liane’s presentation. Attending a track meet at Clemson is an exciting way to spend an afternoon or evening, so I liked the information on the events of the heptathlon. Not only was her presentation informative, it was also insightful, making it very effective. Being a former competitive athlete, I could really relate to her thoughts about the mental toughness needed for competing in the events.

Kevin’s presentation was also interesting. He was an effective presenter with his wealth of knowledge on his topic. I was not even aware there was an NCAA ban on Native American mascots and enjoyed hearing the facts, as well as his views on the ban. The pictures he used were a great addition to the presentation--particularly the University of Pennsylvania Quaker from Philly (only 10 minutes from my home)!

Harry definitely made me laugh with his presentation on Asian stereotypes. He effectively used humor in the presentation, which made it more enjoyable. His story regarding the test was a riot! I’ve already told a few people about it, and I’m sure I’ll remember it for a long time.