PLAKAT : Jurnal Pelayanan Kepada Masyarakat
Vol 7, No 2 (2025): Plakat: Jurnal Pelayanan Kepada Masyarakat

More Than Just Words Training: Improving Student Organization Effectiveness

Aulia Ramdani (Universitas Mulawarman)
Chayrina Ramida Safitri (Universitas Mulawarman)
Frida Zakiyya Harasuna (Universitas Mulawarman)
Amatullah Mutmainna Musyaffa (Universitas Mulawarman)
Fiantika Lasmini (Universitas Mulawarman)
Septiani Cahyaningtyas (Universitas Mulawarman)
Nabila Aulia Rachman (Universitas Mulawarman)
Arindhira Putri Rianto (Universitas Mulawarman)
Muhammad Faiz Hermansyah (Universitas Mulawarman)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Sep 2025

Abstract

Miscommunication and a lack of transparency within the university student organization hindered coordination and fuelled internal conflicts. This project aimed to strengthen coordination and reduce conflict by enhancing the interpersonal communication competence of the organization members. After conducting a training needs analysis through questionnaires and interviews, psychology students partnered with HIMAHI to deliver a single session “More Than Just Words” workshop. Twelve student leaders attended four hours of interactive activities—including lecture‐style presentations, Q&A, ice breakers, and focus group discussions—embedded in the Industrial and Organizational Psychology practicum. Participants completed pre- and post-intervention assessments using the Interpersonal Communication Competence Questionnaire, and rated trainer performance via a structured satisfaction survey. Average declarative knowledge scores increased from 75.0% to 81.5%, reflecting an 8.7% gain. In the reaction survey, 75% of participants rated lecture clarity as “very good,” while 67% rated trainer mastery, engagement, and interactivity as “very good.” These outcomes demonstrate measurable improvements in communication knowledge and high participant satisfaction.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

plakat

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Social Sciences

Description

PLAKAT : JURNAL PELAYANAN KEPADA MASYARAKAT is a multidisciplinary scientific journal of social and political science that presents the implementation of science and technology in solving problems in society. This journal contains the publication of the results of community service activities, ...