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Effective Communication in the Workplace
Written by: David LiddellArticle Overview: Team members and staff all have their own way of interpreting, communicating and acting. In order to be truly successful, you need to be multi-communicational, or communication flexible. You need to be able to communicate with all team members, regardless of how they interpret what is being said. You have to understand what to say and how to say things.
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Effective Communication in the Workplace
What exactly is effective communication? Communication is the basis on which all work is accomplished. For an example, let's look at a restaurant business. The customer communicates to the server what he or she would like to eat. The server then communicates to the chef what the customer would like to eat. The chef uses the communication to create what the customer wants, and then the chef communicates that the food is cooked and so on. One important thing to look at is the type of communication. While the customer plainly reads off what is on the menu, the waiter will communicate differently with the cook. He or she may communicate from a determined code or word to indicate what food is wanted and any special changes that the customer desires. Then, the chef will use communication to announce that the food is done, for example, 'Order up!'
In the same way that these three people communicate differently, team members and staff all have their own way of interpreting, communicating and acting. In order to be truly successful, you need to be multi-communicational, or communication flexible. You need to be able to communicate with all team members, regardless of how they interpret what is being said. You have to understand what to say and how to say things. You also have to be able to interpret a message in the way that it was meant to be sent. Without these necessary skills, a business or corporation can fail very easily. Communication is one of the most important tools that a company uses.
This is not only true between team members, but a great leader can be a legendary leader with just a few basic communication skills. Learning how to address different employees based on how the employees communicate best is a valuable lesson and can turn into a very lucrative tool. One thing that a valuable leader can always do is come to the table in a position of strength. When this leader is able to communicate well within his entire business community and company, he is in perhaps the greatest position of strength that there is. From senior managers to the lowest level employee, all can identify with this leader and can appreciate him. Learning how to better communicate is not just a simple investment in one's company and one's future, it is a necessity for true success and wealth. By never underestimating the power of effective communication, you will always find yourself at the table in a position of strength.
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About the Author: David Liddell RSS for David's articles - Visit David's website David Liddell, president and founder of SKYE Business Solutions, is an insightful and trusted advisor to organizations interested in improving their performance and results. Based on more than 20 years of experience in organizational and business development, he objectively evaluates organizations and their employees to identify opportunities for increased efficiencies and productivity. Recognizing that employees play a key role in a company's performance, David utilizes his analysis to create customized employee training and development solutions designed to enhance employee performance, leadership skills, team building, strategy planning and organizational development. He is widely respected for his skills as an expert problem solver, trainer, speaker, facilitator and coach. As a certified 360 Solutions training partner and Profiles International strategic business partner, he brings proven expertise to his creation of customized employee development solutions. Areas of Expertise David has assisted numerous companies in improving employee and organizational performance. Using a blended approach (assessments, training, coaching, strategic planning, and consulting), following is a sample of results achieved:
Background and Credentials Prior to founding SKYE Business Solutions, David honed his skills in organizational and business development, sales and marketing, business growth, and employee retention, training and coaching through his work in the manufacturing, technology distribution, computer software, and information technology consulting industries. David holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Concordia University and is active in numerous community and professionals organizations.Click here to visit David's website Historical Productivity Gains in Industry Generally Building Trust between Management and Employees Why is Organizational Alignment Important to You Leadership Is Everyone Trainable Its All About the Customer Experience |
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