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2. No late coming
Be dressed in formals
If you have a query, talk to me
All genuine doubts are welcome but no nuisance will be
tolerated
English should be the only medium of communication
3. First impression is the last impression
Global and diverse work place requires excellent
communication skills
One cannot go around with a sign board specifying
his/her educational or professional qualification
Forms a relationship and understanding between
colleagues
4. • What is communication?
• Ways to communicate
• Types of communication
• Communication networks
• Communication process
• Barriers to communication
• Listening
• Do’s and don’ts
5. COMMUNICATION IS THE ART OF TRANSMITTING
INFORMATION, IDEAS AND ATTITUDES FROM
ONE PERSON TO ANOTHER.
IT IS THE PROCESS OF MEANINGFUL INTERACTION
AMONG HUMAN BEINGS.
6. PERSONAL PROCESS
OCCURS BETWEEN PEOPLE
INVOLVES CHANGE IN BEHAVIOUR
MEANS TO INFLUENCE OTHERS
EXPRESSION OF THOUGHTS AND
EMOTIONS THROUGH WORDS & ACTIONS
TOOL FOR CONTROLLING AND MOTIVATING PEOPLE
IT IS A SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL PROCESS
7. MOST COMMON WAYS OF
COMMUNICATION
Spoken Word
Written Word
Visual Images
Body Language
8. Downward Communication : Highly directive, from senior to
subordinates to-
◦ assign duties
◦ give instructions
◦ inform to offer feedback
◦ To highlight problems etc.
9. Upward Communication : It is non directive in nature from
down below to the senior level to-
◦ give feedback
◦ inform about progress/problems
◦ seek approvals
10. Lateral or Horizontal Communication: Among colleagues
and peers at same level for information sharing and
coordination, to save time.
11. Formal Network: Generally vertical or as per the
chain of command within the hierarchy.
Informal Network:Free to move in any direction and
may skip formal chain of command. Likely to satisfy
social and emotional needs.
14. BARRIERS TO
COMMUNICATION
• Noise
• Inappropriate medium
• Assumptions/Misconceptions
• Emotions
• Language differences
• Poor listening skills
• Distractions
15. Hearing Vs Listening
Hearing – Physical process,
natural, passive
Listening – Physical as well
as mental process, active,
learned process, a skill
You can pretend to hear, but not to listen. Try pretending
to listen in a class, the results will reveal the
consequences.
16. VALUE OF LISTENING
Listening to others is an art
Being a good listener reflects courtesy and manners
Listening carefully to the superiors improves competence and
performance
The result of poor listening skills could be disastrous
Good listening skills can eliminate a number of imaginary grievances of
employees
Good listening skills can improve social relations
Listening is neither passive nor negative
17. Always think ahead about what you are going to say
Use simple words and phrases understood by all
Speak loudly and clearly
Check with the listener whether you have been understood accurately or not
In case of an interruption, always do a little recap of what has already been said
Always pay undivided attention to the speaker while listening.
While listening, always make notes of important points.
Always ask for clarification if you have failed to grasp other’s point of view.
Repeat what the speaker has said to check whether you have understood accurately
ESSENTIALS OF COMMUNICATION
Dos
18. ESSENTIALS OF COMMUNICATION
DON’Ts
Do not instantly react and mutter something in anger
Do not use technical terms & terminologies not understood by the listener
Do not speak too fast or too slow
Do not speak in inaudible surroundings as you won’t be heard
Do not assume that every body understands you
While listening’ do not glance here and there as it might distract the
speaker
Do not interrupt the speaker.
Do not jump to the conclusion that you have understood every thing
19. How to Improve Existing Level of
COMMUNICATION?
IMPROVE LANGUAGE.
IMPROVE PRONUNCIATION.
WORK ON VOICE MODULATION.
WORK ON BODY LANGUAGE.
READ MORE
LISTEN MORE
20. AVOID READING OR WATCHING OR LISTENING TO
UNWANTED LITERATURE, GOSSIP, MEDIA
PRESENTATION ETC.
PRACTICE MEDITATION
THINK AND SPEAK.
USE SIMPLE VOCABULARY.
DO NOT SPEAK ONLY TO IMPRESS SOMEONE.
LOOK PRESENTABLE AND CONFIDENT.
21. Improving Body Language -
Tips
• Keep appropriate distance
• Touch only when appropriate
• Take care of your appearance
• Be aware - people may give false cues
• Maintain eye contact
• Smile genuinely
22. …in the new global and diverse
workplace requires
excellent communication skills!
Success for YOU…