Communication & Cybernetics

Syllabus
Communication/Cybernetics in the Church Course Syllabus
Communication/Cybernetics Course Script
1.0 What is Divine Communication?
5 Topics
1.1 Word and Deed
1.2 Power and Freedom
1.3 The Pastoral Ministry as Transmitter of the Word of God
1.2 Reflection
1.3 Application
2.0 How Do You Communicate Vision and Goals?
5 Topics
2.1 Typical Communication Projects
2.2 Develop a Vision
2.3 Public Speech
2.4 Reflection
2.5 Application
3.0 How do you shape a communication culture?
7 Topics
3.1 Two-way conversation
3.2 Meetings
3.3 Emails
3.4 The 4-ear model in communication
3.5 The impact of the leader on communication
3.6 Reflection
3.7 Application
4.0 How do you use words and images effectively?
10 Topics
4.1.1 Repeated Experience
4.1.2 Clear Representation
4.1.3 Impressive Performance
4.1.4 Good Mood
4.2 Use of Photos in Communication
4.3 Let buildings speak
4.3.1 Examples of Pacific Keep
4.3.2 How do you use the imprinting power of your spaces?
4.4 Reflection
4.5 Application
5.0 How do groups work?
10 Topics
5.1 What is a group?
5.2 Role dynamics in the group
5.2.1 Group dynamic views: the vertical and the horizontal cut
5.2.2 Rank differentiation and roles according to Raoul Schindler
5.2.3 An Alternative: The “Four-Player Model” according to D. Kantor
5.2.4 Group dynamic phenomena
5.2.5 Interventions in the group dynamic process
5.3 Dealing with criticism. Finding a balance.
5.4 Reflection
5.5 Application
6.0 Steering group dynamics
10 Topics
6.1 Momentum
6.1.1 Loss of Vision
6.1.2 Transferring Beliefs from the Future to the Present
6.1.3 Breaking Down Silos
6.1.4 Lean Startups
6.2 Organizational Development According to Larry Greiner
6.2.1 Communication Styles in the Different Phases
6.3 Cascades
6.4 Reflection
6.5 Application
7.0 Systematized Communication
9 Topics
7.1 Set the gears: Define processes
7.2 Templates
7.3 Create channels in your group
7.3.1 Information
7.3.2 Investment
7.3.3 Innovation
7.4 Data protection
7.5 Reflection
7.6 Application
8.0 Evaluate and Improve
10 Topics
8.1 Surveys
8.1.1 What kind of questions are there?
8.1.2 How to create a questionnaire?
8.1.3 What do you do with the results?
8.1.4 How often do you ask?
8.1.5 Do you work on the weaknesses or the strengths?
8.1.6 Can a survey also be done in the form of an open discussion?
8.2 Breaking vicious circles
8.3 Reflection
8.4 Application
Class Powerpoints
Week 1 Powerpoints
Week 2 Powerpoints
Week 3 Powerpoints
Homework Assignments
Reading Assignment #1: Due May 7
Course Assignment #1: Due May 7
Reading Assignment #2: Due May 14
Course Assignment #2: Due May 14
Reading Assignment #3: Due May 21
Course Assignment #3: Due May 21
Reading Assignment #4: Due May 28
Course Assignment #4: Due May 28
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Course Assignment #1: Due May 7

Communication & Cybernetics Course Assignment #1: Due May 7

Assignment (due Saturday May 7): You receive a text, Whatsapp, or Facebook message from a young man or woman in your ministry that says: “Pastor I need some help. I really feel like nobody cares about me, and I just don’t know what to do.” Respond to this person with a text message that communicates a vision for their life using the principles of divine communication. Must be less than 100 words. 

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