Communication skills: This is an introduction to communication skills. Communication skills are a vital part of daily life.It is important to have strong communication skills for a person and also for an organization to grow. In this presentation you will learn what is communication? Types of communication. Reason of communication failure. Results of communication failure and how to improve communication.
2. Communication
• Sending and receiving information between two or more people
• Vital part of our daily routines
• How we give and receive information and convey our ideas and
opinions with those around us.
• Series of experience of
Listening Speaking Taste Touch Seeing Smell
3. Types Of Communication
• Verbal
▫ sounds, language, and tone of voice.
• Aural
▫ listening and hearing.
• Non-verbal
▫ facial expressions, body language, and posture
• Written
▫ journals, emails, blogs, and text messages
• Visual
▫ signs, symbols, and pictures
5. Communication Goals and Objectives
• What is the difference between goals and objectives?
• Goals are broad and lack specific measurement
• They are written to support the company's mission statement and vision.
• A single goal may have many objectives.
• Objectives give an organization direction, as well as a reference point for evaluation.
• Preliminary research is usually done to give a baseline for these objectives
6. Communication Goals
To change the
behavior
To get action
To ensure
understanding
To persuade
To give and
get
information
7. Causes of communication Failure
Absence of planning
Over confidence
Over busyness
Symbols and words with different meaning
Lack of information and knowledge.
8. Causes of communication Failure
Badly expressed
Inattention
Bad mood
Not understanding fully and fail to ask
questions.
Not understanding other’s need
9. Causes of communication Failure
Not thinking clearly, and jumping to the
conclusions
Failure to explore alternatives
Attitude of superior
Unwillingness to communicate
10. Results of Communication Failure
Loss of confidence
Loss of team spirit
Lowered morale
Loss of relations
Dissatisfaction
11. Results of Communication Failure
Damaged personal image
Lower productivity
Mistakes , frustration and hostility
Lower productivity
Poor coordination
13. How to improve communication skills?
Be a good listener
Be confident
Maintain eye-contact with audience
Be aware of your body language and gesture
Be Friendly
Be Clear and Concise
Notes de l'éditeur
Communication is sending and receiving information between two or more people. communication involves a sender and a receiver (or receivers)
Communication is a vital part of our daily routines. We sit in school and listen to teachers. We read books and magazines. We talk to friends, watch television, and communicate over the Internet
It is important to develop a variety of skills for both communicating
TO others and learning how to interpret the information received FROM others. Knowing our audience and understanding how they need to receive information is equally important as knowing ourselves.
Studies shows that 70% of mistakes in workplace are direct result of poor communication
Communication skills are ranked FIRST among a job candidate’s “must have” skills and qualities, according to a 2010 survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers
Communication skills are necessary for the development of self-advocacy and
self-determination, important skills for lifelong success.
What is the difference between communication goals & communication objectives? Having both goals and SMART objectives are important when planning your communications strategy. Knowing the difference, and clearly defining your goals and objectives can be the difference between success or failure.
Research is important. There is time to plan and budget spent to not only design a communication strategy, but to implement and evaluate.
If the message of the oral communication is not properly planned, it cannot draw the attention of the audiences. Therefore, before delivering oral message, the speaker should prepare necessary plan. Not explaining priorities and goals properly
Not listening properly
In case of oral communication, communicator should have self- confidence. Though self-confidence is essential in oral communication, over confidence may collapse the communication.
In most of cases, oral communication occurs in a busy situation. This may cause distortion of message. As a result, communication become ineffective.
Being a good listener is one of the best ways to be a good communicator.
Eye contact is also important; you want to look the person in the eye to demonstrate that you are focused on the person and the conversation
A relaxed, open stance (arms open, legs relaxed), and a friendly tone will make you appear approachable, and will encourage others to speak openly with you.
Good communication means saying just enough – don’t talk too much or too little. Try to convey your message in as few words as possible. Say what you Think about what you want to say before you say it; this will help you to avoid talking excessively and/or confusing your audience. want clearly and directly, whether you're speaking to someone in person, on the phone, or via email.
It's important to be nice and polite in all your workplace communications. Through a friendly tone, a personal question, or simply a smile, you will encourage your coworkers to engage in open and honest communication with you.