Interpersonal Competency Definitions (Gaudet et al. 2003)

Interpersonal Competency Definition
Core
Coaching helping individuals recognize and understand personal needs, values, problems, alternatives, and goals
Communication applying effective verbal, nonverbal, and written communication methods to achieve desired results
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Conflict Management helping people work together to resolve disputes through constructive processes and techniques
Feedback Skills communicating information, opinions, observations, and conclusions so that they are understood and can be acted upon
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Group Process Understanding understanding how groups function; influencing people so that group, work, and individual needs are addressed
Leadership Skills influencing process of leaders and followers to achieve organizational objectives through change
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Questioning gathering information from stimulating insight in individuals and groups through the use of interview, questionnaires, and other probing methods
Relationship Building Skills establishing relationships and networks across a broad range or people and groups
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Self-Knowledge/Self-Management knowing one's personal values, needs, interests, style and competencies and being able to manage their effects on others
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