Friday, April 27, 2012

Five Communication Skills Questions

The newest computer can merely compound, at speed, the oldest problem in the relations between human beings, and in the end the communicator will be confronted with the old problem, of what to say and how to say it.  Edward R. Murrow

We say communication is all-important and, of course, it is. But couldn't most of us do a better job? Aren't there times when you feel you're just not making yourself clear?  Why doesn't anybody understand what I say???

Check yourself – here are five questions to determine if critical communication skills are regularly being practiced in your organization or in your life:

1. Do you or your managers see that communication is a two-way process?

2. Do you and your managers construct clear, concise messages in the interest of the listener?

3. Are nonverbal behaviors handled in a way that will reinforce the intent of the message?

4. Do you or your managers use active listening to improve communication?

5. Do you or your managers create a climate of open communication to increase team members’ motivation and commitment?
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