Towards Better Communication
In my previous post, www.barnaliviews.blogspot.com/Faulty Communication: What Goes Wrong?,
I had written about various barriers that hinder communication. Most common are faulty methods of communication, conflicting body language of the speaker, and perception barriers in the minds of both speaker and listener.
#CommunicationEffectiveness #GoodCommunication #Listening #Feedback
So how do you ensure that what you say or write gets across clearly to the recipient?
Simple. Take #FEEDBACK.
The process of communication starts with the intention of communicating in the mind of the sender, and is completed by when the receiver of the message acts on it.
Let's not forget:
I had written about various barriers that hinder communication. Most common are faulty methods of communication, conflicting body language of the speaker, and perception barriers in the minds of both speaker and listener.
#CommunicationEffectiveness #GoodCommunication #Listening #Feedback
So how do you ensure that what you say or write gets across clearly to the recipient?
Simple. Take #FEEDBACK.
The process of communication starts with the intention of communicating in the mind of the sender, and is completed by when the receiver of the message acts on it.
If the action is not as per the sender's intention, then the process has backfired.
So, that stresses the importance of feedback in the entire process.Let's not forget:
- Meanings sent are not always received
- Filtering takes place at both the sender’s and receiver’s end
- Meaning is in the mind
- Because minds differ, message meanings differ
- The symbols of communication are imperfect
- Improving communication requires conscious and continuous effort
- Listening skills are as important as speaking skills
Remember to:
}Listen carefully
}Keep an open mind and not form judgement quickly
}Use proper channels or means of communication
}Work on language skills (This is a continuous process)
}Read thoroughly as reading enriches vocabulary
}Work on voice tone and clarity (Tone should not be too high or low)
}Check speed of speaking (Not too fast or too sluggish)
}Use non-verbal signs like smile, eye contact, nodding of head, hand gestures to complement oral communication (body language should not conflict what you are saying)
}Listen carefully
}Keep an open mind and not form judgement quickly
}Use proper channels or means of communication
}Work on language skills (This is a continuous process)
}Read thoroughly as reading enriches vocabulary
}Work on voice tone and clarity (Tone should not be too high or low)
}Check speed of speaking (Not too fast or too sluggish)
}Use non-verbal signs like smile, eye contact, nodding of head, hand gestures to complement oral communication (body language should not conflict what you are saying)
The importance of listening well in the whole process cannot be over-stressed.
Listening
is critical to communication.
}Practice
active listening
}Stop
speaking
}Resist
distractions
}Focus on
the meaning
}Keep a
check on your emotions
}Give
non-verbal cues like nods of head, eye contact
}Ask
questions
}Give
feedback
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ReplyDeleteI want improve my communication skills.My writing and speaking both are not so good.How can I improve my writing and speaking , I feel like because my bad communication skills i got reject in interviews.Suggest me something if you can...!
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