Building Connection Through Communication

Communication Strength Assessment Worksheet

Building Connection Through Communication

Part 1: Self-Assessment

Instructions:
Rate yourself on the following communication skills using the scale below:
1 = Needs Improvement | 2 = Fair | 3 = Good | 4 = Very Good | 5 = Excellent

Communication Skill Rating (1–5)
Clearly expressing ideas
Active listening
Non-verbal communication
Managing emotions during conflicts
Providing constructive feedback
Confidence in communication

Part 2: Strengths and Areas for Improvement

  1. What are your top two communication strengths?

  2. What are two areas where you feel you need improvement?

  3. How do you plan to improve these communication skills?

Part 3: Goal Setting

Instructions:
Identify one communication skill you want to focus on improving over the next week.

Communication Skill:

Action Steps:

Reflection:
After practicing for one week, what improvement did you notice?

Part 4: Self-Reflection Exercise

Instructions:
Reflect on your communication skills and answer the following questions:

  1. What communication skill do you feel is your greatest strength? Why?

  2. What challenges have you faced when communicating effectively?

  3. What strategies could you use to overcome these challenges?

  4. Imagine a high-pressure situation where clear communication is key.

    • How would you use your strengths to navigate it?
    • What new habits could you apply to improve in that moment?

Part 5: Tips for Independent Improvement

Actionable Strategies to Build Communication Skills:

  • Practice active listening daily by summarizing conversations to yourself afterward.
  • Keep a journal of communication successes and challenges to track progress.
  • Set a daily goal to practice one communication skill (e.g., using “I” statements).
  • Use visualization: Picture yourself calmly and effectively communicating in a challenging situation.