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Why Improve Your Communication Skills?

Written by: Janet Dean

Article Overview: Ask yourself these questions. The answers you generate may surprise you.

Why Improve Your Communication Skills?



Skilful use of communication enhances your credibility and professional image. Accurate communication with coworkers and colleagues increases your confidence and self-esteem. It helps you feel better about yourself and about your work. The following are some considerations for improving communication:

1. Evaluate your communication behaviours and strategies

• What works and what doesn't?
• Are there areas that need improvement?
• Are you willing to put in the time and energy required to improve your c skills?

2. How do your communication skills influence your professional image?

• Do you present yourself with confidence?
• Do you present your ideas clearly?
• Are your messages usually understood by your coworkers?
• How well do you use and interpret non-verbal messages?
• Are you a good listener? Do you interpret other people's messages accurately?

3. If you are troubled by a communication relationship, ask yourself the following:

• Are you having trouble with one person in particular or with a number of coworkers?
• What have you done to try to improve the situation?
• What new strategies could you try to correct the problem?
• Is there someone who can give you an objective perspective ? If so, seek their advice.

Good communication skills can reduce mistakes and misunderstandings and make your job easier. Reducing misunderstanding can also reduce tension and conflicts with others. Getting it right the first time makes working together easier

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