Filmactive Communication
Home » Key Products » Filmactive CommunicationThe Filmactive concept is very different from typical training videos.
Filmactive films are designed to drive the programme topic, unlike other training videos, which are used only as a way to enhance course material.
The Films are broken down into small learning bytes culminating in an activity so that learners interact with the film characters. A licenced Filmactive facilitator runs the film, facilitates the activities, which link to the workbooks provided and tailors the learning to specific group experience.
As Filmactive is the only locally produced training film series, the learning is easily transferable and culturally sensitive to Gulf residents without being boring.
There are super heroes, magicians, dancers and mimes to help engage and get the message across. Each DVD provides a full days training, total two days.
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Contents: Human Communication in the Gulf
| Part 1 ‘The Basics' | Part 2 ‘ The Application' |
| The 3Vs Introduction to Verbal vocal and visual communication | The Communication Cycle Sender, message receiver, coding, decoding and filters |
| Mehrabian's Theory Discussing Mehrabian's Theory and understanding the implications | Communication Barriers Exploring barriers and methods of overcoming them |
| The 5/50 Rule Understanding the psychology of first impressions and avoiding the behaviour that can affect a good first impression | Words per Minute The effect of speed on communication and cognitive interference |
| The Actor Interview Using voice, volume, tone, pauses and accenting words | Three Stages of Listening Categorising listening stages and empathising the importance of listening |
| Tongue Twisters Awareness of speed and poor pronunciation as a barrier to communication | Active Listening Developing active listening skills |
| Facial Expression and Micro-expressions Reading facial and micro-expressions | The Magician Interview Eye contact and eye position |
| The Dancer Interview Explanation of posture and gesture and modern body language exploration | Captain Question and Paraphrase Girl Using questioning skills and paraphrasing to ensure complete communication |
Outcomes
At the end of the Filmactive workshops, participants will be able to; - Become aware of their own communication shortfalls
- Understand communication shortfalls of others
- Understand and overcome communication barriers including psychological factors
- Take responsibility and use feedback to ensure the correct message is sent and received
- Choose the appropriate communication medium
- Utilise the learning to improve their own communication ability in the workplace (and in general)
- Read non-verbal messages
- Repair communication using questioning and paraphrasing skills
- Have a solid foundation for further learning with communication based topics such as Presentation Skills, Coaching, Sales or Giving Feedback
- Become a qualified communication champion
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