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COMM301

Week 16: Final Facilitation & Course Synthesis

Week 16 Summary

Week Summary

This final week has been about synthesis, celebration, and looking forward. You've demonstrated your learning through your final facilitation, reflected on your growth journey, and celebrated with your classmates.

Key Takeaways

  • 1Communication is a transactional process where meaning is co-created - this fundamental understanding shapes everything else
  • 2Mindful communication - being present and intentional - consistently leads to better outcomes
  • 3Perception filters shape how we interpret messages; awareness of this supports empathy and reduces misunderstanding
  • 4Relationships require ongoing maintenance and constructive conflict management to thrive
  • 5Communication competence is a lifelong practice - you have the foundation, now continue building

Coming Up Next Week

While there's no next week in this course, your interpersonal communication journey continues. Apply what you've learned, stay curious, and keep growing as a communicator. The skills you've developed will serve you in every relationship and context throughout your life.