Communication Basics

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The PPT explains on basics of communication.

Communication Basics

Basics
? We cannot not communicate

? The way we communicate reflects our innermost

selves, our skills, our confidence ? Our ability to communicate has a direct bearing on:
? Our friendship, promotion, pay rises, responsibilities, career

paths. ? The level of support and help we receive from others

? 70% of the mistakes in the workplace are a direct

result of poor communication

Basics
? Communication Impact:

? Verbal
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-? 7% Tone of Voice -? 38% Body Language -? 55% The real communication is the message received, not the message intended Communication is a two way street; We have to give as well as gather. Communication is a dance: a reciprocal process

Basics I know you believe you understand what you think I said but I am not sure you realise that what you heard is not what I meant.

Basic Objectives of Communication
? To get your listeners to HEAR you ? To get your listeners to UNDERSTAND

what you have heard ? To get your listeners to AGREE to what you have heard ? To get your listeners to TAKE ACTION appropriately ? To receive FEEDBACK from your listeners

Basics
? Communication is an interpersonal process; hence

not enough being an effective communicator; you have to improve the manner in which you relate to people. ? Blocks result when Feelings, Values and Opinions are confused with Facts. ? Communication is at the core of our being. Words alone has no meaning; only people can put meaning into words.

T-A-C-T-F-U-L Communication
? T = Think before you speak

? A = Apologise quickly when you blunder
? C = Converse, don’t compete ? T = Time your comments

? F = Focus on your behaviour, not personality
? U = Uncover hidden feelings ? L = Listen for feedback

Corporate Communication
? Communication explosion; volume of info. Doubled

every year ? Comm. not only about info. available:
? Emphasis need to be on two-way comm.

? To feel in genuine comm. People need an interaction; an

emotional engagement which comes from discussion and dialogue.

? People less concerned about raw info. but more

about quality of interaction which gives them a sense of involvement.

Communication style v/s Impact
Informing Memo; periodicals; most internet sites Raising awareness Change index: 1

Discussion

Briefing groups; chat Raising rooms understanding Change index: 3 Facilitated meetings; Coaching; Mentoring; Team learning Building commitment and stimulating behaviour change. Change index: 8 - 10

Dialogue

Growth in org. communication
? Top mgnt. desperate to make strategy happen

? With flatter hierarchy people need to understand
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what they are supposed to do and why With speed of change, top mgnt. Need to sustain people’s interest & commitment; overcoming their resistance to initiatives. Anxieties due to Merger & Acquisition activities. Increased attention to brand and corporate reputation Retaining personnel – keeping them involved.

According to Jack Welch:
? If you want to get the benefit of everything

employees have, you’ve got to free them, make everybody a participant. Everybody has to know everything, so they can make the right decision themselves …. The role of the leader is to express a vision, get buy-in and implement it. This calls for open, caring relations with every employee, and faceto-face communication.

Communication effectiveness
? Studies show that the comm. function is liable to

contribute best to the orgn. when it is working to support 4 orgn. competencies:

? Clarity of purpose ? Trusting interfaces with people

? Effective sharing of information
? Top management communication

? It is a combination of these 4 activities that counts.



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