Principles of Effective Communication and Their Application in the Workplace

Analysis of communication principles applied to workplace settings.

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Principles of Effective Communication and Their Application in the Workplacezelie56Write a 700-800: · Describe the principles of verbal and nonverbal communication. ·Explain which three principles you think are critical for effective communication. · Includeat least one personal experience with a difficult verbal or nonverbal communication. ·Explain how you could use these principles to promote communication in a health careworkplace. · Explain how technology influences the communication process. Include atleast tworeferencesAnswer:Communication constitute the lifetime of every business. People in every business needto communicate, both among themselves and with the outside world. Yet, not all communicationor even most of it is necessary effective. As John Powell noted,“Communicationworks for thosewho work at it.” Mastering business communication skills is a prerequisite these days for everystudent and practitioner aspiring to be successful in the corporate world.Communication may be of two typesverbal and non-verbal or written. Out of the variousmethods of communication, oral presentation, written presentation, interviews and meetings arewidelyused in business.Communication is fundamental to human life. The importance of business communication intoday’s inter-linked global economy is, indeed, widely appreciated. Effective communication isat the heart of any business. All the same, successful business communication is not automatic ora mere happenstance. It is also well recognized that every communication is not necessarily

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effective. In real-life business situations, there are instances of communication failure every day.The messages delivered are not what were intended to be. The messages understood are not whatwere conveyed. Messages often get distorted diluted or misunderstood. This happens becausecommunication has its complexities. The complexities arise from the fact that communication isan inter-play of human beings, organizations, markets and various mechanical and electronicdevices. Ensuring effectiveness of communication in everyday business life, therefore, calls forunderstandingtheprocessanddynamicsofcommunicationandmasteringtheassociatedcommunication skills. Those who master the varied skills of communicationthus operate from aposition of strength-a strength that facilitates self development, career advancement, leadershipand contribution to society. Mastering the key communication skills is indeed a sine qua non oran imperative for every manager and aspiring business leader.Communication takes place through various channels in different ways. The three main methodsof communication are oral or verbal communication, written communication and the non-verbalcommunication. Oral communication takes place by way of conversation,dialogue, discussions,meetings, speeches and presentations. Written communication is carried out through mails,circulars, memos, reports, brochures, booklets and other written presentations. Non-verbalcommunication takes place through body language-gestures, postures, facial expressions,appearance, and examples. Language constitutes the vehicle on which both oral and writtencommunication travel. Visual, audio-visual, electronic communication and even silence are theother methods of business communication.The important gestures may be waving of hands, putting of lips, movement of eyes, shakinghandsandpattingonback.Thissortofcommunicationhasimmediateeffectonthe
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