Chapter 4: Effective Communication (Click here for PDF of Chapter 4)
The success and overall safety of a team is more associated with the quality of its leadership, teamwork and communication than it is with its overall skill level. Teams don’t magically happen. They are consciously built by the actions of both leaders and participants. Before any risky situations arise, it’s important to develop and practice good teamwork and communication within your teacher/leader team and student/research group.
As a leader/teacher, you have enormous influence over how well (and how safely) your team will perform. Below are several key communication actions you can employ to help you more effectively steer your group in a safe positive direction. Details about each of these topics begin on the next page. Set the Tone for a Safe Learning Environment with co-instructors and students
