Health Communication Discussion Post #7
Discussion Post #7: Strategic Communications for Effective Communications
World Health Organization (WHO)
The Discussion Post is designed to obtain your professional perspective on two (2) of the six (6) Principles for Effective Communications adopted and published by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Students (Professionals) will NOT be reading the entire document attached.
Refer to the outline below for specifics aligned with the Discussion Post assignment
Discussion Post Overview:
Step #1: Read the following pages from the World Health Organization document:
A. Purpose & Background Page 1
B. Goals & Key Audiences Page 2
C. WHO Principles for Effective Communication (Note: Review the Framework of the six (6) Principles) Page 3
D. Read Selected two (2) Principles of YOUR Interest (refer to information below)
Only Required to Read the sections aligned with the two (2) Principles YOU select. This is Student’s Choice!
Key Composition Specifics:
Identify the selected principles with a heading
Compose responses to each Principle in a separate paragraph
Composition Word Count:
Selected Principle #1: 300 words minimum/approximately
Selected Principle #2: 300 words minimum/approximately
Step #2:
Key Discussion Points:
Glance over the six (6) Principles of Effective Communications: (1) Accessible; (2) Actionable; (3) Credible & Trusted; (4) Relevant; (5) Timely; and (6) Understandable
Provide a high-level summary of the Principle(s) selected. (Do not merely copy and paste verbatim).
Identify the major categories or features applicable to the effective principle(s).
What are examples of why the strategy makes the principle effective? For example, how do professionals implement the strategies to align with the goals/objectives?
What are the benefits and challenges associated with the principle?
How does the effective principle impact targeted audiences?
Closing Words:
Discuss why you selected the two (2) principles of effective communication?
Discuss any recommendations to enhance the selected principles.
