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Communication Is A Fundamental Element Of Any Organization

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Communication in any workplace is a vital skill. In many career fields it is a necessary trait and if done well, can excel a person 's carer towards new heights. I have found that communication is a fundamental element of any organization. With communication we are able to achieve our current goals, while planning accordingly for our future goals. This all aligns with a company 's overall mission. I have found this to be true when interviewing Chris Coomer a analytics manager from 22Squared. My results from my interview resulted in the following points: Face-to-Face: The receiver of a message gains a better understanding of the message being sent. This eliminates any misunderstanding, creates a more efficient work flow, and builds …show more content…

He works full time at 22Squared and teaches night classes at the University of Tampa. BACKGROUND: ATTRIBUTES OF A SKILLFUL COMMUNICATOR The need for skillful communicators is evident in today’s fast paced technological society. These are a few basic skills a competent communicator should posses in order to succeed. Listening. One of the most important qualities in a skillful communicator is the ability to listen to others and interpret what they are saying. This is important both to understanding what is required of you in a conversation, but also to ensuring an outlet for the other person to be heard, and to establish respect. Being a good listener requires an adeptness at a number of interpersonal skills. What someone is saying is as important as how they say it: what words they choose and the body language they express. Style. It is important to ensure you understand someone’s personality type and respond to their style. Do not dominate. For example, if someone is noticeably more shy/reserved, avoid being overly loud and brash. Being able to understand someone 's style helps personalize the conversation. Respond. How you respond is as important as the questions you might ask. Do not react to questions, but consider them and decide how you want to be heard and what you want to be heard. In the workplace if someone upsets you, think about the meaning behind what they said, if you

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