9 skills to Effective Communication for professional and Personal growth

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9 Skills to Effective Communication for Professional &Personal Growth ….

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION


 Exoticism and distinction is all what we say is the demand of hour. A strong positive attitude and a creative expression can help us win many hearts.Be it an Employment Interview, Social interaction or a professional dealing A proper selection of words, a good Body language and expressive interaction can work wonders. That is what makes a DIFFERENCE.

What is Effective Communication?

Effective Communication is a meaningful interaction between two parties where  exchange of ideas, thoughts ,knowledge and information takes place .It involves basically a Sender, a Receiver and a Medium.It also ensures understanding the meaning and intention of the communication.

Just delivering a message is not enough, understanding the target audience is a MUST.Your communication should meet the purpose .Today lets discuss on aspects that can make our expression more creative and effective.

Skills to Effective Communication

· Communication is a two way process

·     Be observant

·     Understand your audience

·     Be a good listener

·     Work on body language

·     Be sure of Objective of Communication

·     Speak to the point and avoid garbage

·     Be clear in expression

·     Be confident

·     Select right medium

·     Beware of Barriers to communication

·     Desire to communicate is the essence to communication

 

Communication is a two-way process

  Give time to the other person to grasp the content you are delivering and encourage an equal participation. This will help to understand in which direction your communication is going

Be Observant

Observance is the key to effective communication.look at the person you are talking to,listen to his tone ,selection of words and expressions.This will help you to initiate communication and lead through it.

Understand your Target Audience

Know your audience.Understand their interests and purpose to communication.Focusing on their interests can be a key to attract their attention and lead through.

Be a good listener

A good speaker is also a good listener.In a conversation be it personal or professional Active listening needs to be practiced.value the ideas of other person ,let him finish and maintain a eye contact to show interest.This will encourage a positive climate to share views.

Be sure of the Objective of Communication

Focus on key points. Avoid unnecessary elaborations.Your purpose behind communication should be clear in your mind.This will help you to prevent useless exaggeration which sound irritating.

Use Right Medium

Selection of the right medium is a major factor to profound effectivity for example to communicate with your colleagues messaging or verbal communication will do but to the employees written communication is a better option.

Work on Body Language

Your body language is a form of non verbal communication that compliments Verbal Communication. It includes facial expressions, body posture ,gestures ,eye movements, touch and use of speech.

In fact most of the information transmitted during interpersonal interactions is through Body Language.Avoid using Body Language that leaves a negative influence such as tapping your fingures,arms crossed across chest,crossing legs.

Be clear in Expression

Selection of words should be simple as per the audience and should be spoken clearly with puases for the audience to grasp. A quick communication can be meaningless if the other party involved in communication is unable to grasp it.

Be Confident

A confident speaker is sure to attract attention of audience. An unconfident expression generates distrust amongst the  audience.

Be aware of Barriers of Communication

A Closed Mind, Status consciousness, Attitudes, Egotism, Noise are barriers that create distortions misunderstands and problems. Such barriers need to be worked out to allow effective transmission of your message.

Also,

Desire to Communicate is the Essence to Communication.

If both the parties are not interested in interaction Communication cannot take place inspite of n no. of efforts generated on one part.

Lets Sum It Up in simple words:

1✔  Language is the Window to human nature so lets be sensible in selection of words.

2✔ Irrelevant Communication is the basic reason to distract attention.

3✔ Be precise in your words.

4✔Garbage should be abandoned

Bottom line 

If we work on Effective Communication a strong Personal Growth occurs as we gain confidence and a lead in every walk of life  be it Professional or Personal .So let's tune ourselves to the above mentioned keys and be more Effective.

 

 

 

 

 


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