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In what kind of ways does your communication play a role ?
To find out if it’s how your work is presented or is it the good communication and talking that gets you connected. #getconnected
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LADONNA’s Answer
Effective Communication is a critical competency and skill that is needed not just in your professional career but also in your personal life. How many times have you known a co-worker, colleague, classmate who is really really smart but struggles to get his/her point across in a meeting or is really boring when making a presentation? We all know someone like this and it is painful to experience. So whether you are communicating via email, a meeting or a presentation keep these basic questions in mind.
■ What do you want to communicate?
■ Why do you want to communicate it?
■ Who will benefit from communication?
■ What action do you want the audience to take following your communication?
Once you've answered the above questions, regardless of the type, make sure your communication is organized. Here are few tips that can help.
EMAIL:
In the subject line include FYI Only, Action Required or Urgent Request.
Also, because most people use a smart phone make sure the most important information can be read without having to scroll through the entire email.
MEETINGS:
Always have an agenda and send it out ahead of time. Recap the key points made in the meeting and action items.
PRESENTATIONS:
Make sure your presentation is professional looking, crisp and concise. It boosts your confidence when you're presenting.
ALWAYS make sure your Web connections, LED projector, microphone, thumb drive etc are working in advance. Test it to make sure.
Lastly, texting language is not professional communication language. LOL How we communicate via text i.e. Emojis, acronyms, abbreviated words is not how you want to communicate professionally. IKR
Your communication (style and effectiveness) is a reflection of you. People are quick to judge you based upon it. Job opportunities have been denied because of it. Career growth can be limited as a result of it. I challenge you you to make the development of this critical skill and competency a top priority. Seek out books, training, school courses, webinars, workshops on the topic and then practice practice practice.
■ What do you want to communicate?
■ Why do you want to communicate it?
■ Who will benefit from communication?
■ What action do you want the audience to take following your communication?
Once you've answered the above questions, regardless of the type, make sure your communication is organized. Here are few tips that can help.
EMAIL:
In the subject line include FYI Only, Action Required or Urgent Request.
Also, because most people use a smart phone make sure the most important information can be read without having to scroll through the entire email.
MEETINGS:
Always have an agenda and send it out ahead of time. Recap the key points made in the meeting and action items.
PRESENTATIONS:
Make sure your presentation is professional looking, crisp and concise. It boosts your confidence when you're presenting.
ALWAYS make sure your Web connections, LED projector, microphone, thumb drive etc are working in advance. Test it to make sure.
Lastly, texting language is not professional communication language. LOL How we communicate via text i.e. Emojis, acronyms, abbreviated words is not how you want to communicate professionally. IKR
Your communication (style and effectiveness) is a reflection of you. People are quick to judge you based upon it. Job opportunities have been denied because of it. Career growth can be limited as a result of it. I challenge you you to make the development of this critical skill and competency a top priority. Seek out books, training, school courses, webinars, workshops on the topic and then practice practice practice.
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Michael’s Answer
Effective communication is the difference between great ideas and making a great solution:
- Know your audience and align your presentation appropriately.
- Don't over explain or sell an idea.
- Probe before you present. There is little value in communicating on areas they have no interest in.
- Identify what your audience value in your work and approach it from that angle.
- Be aware that audience bias may be the problem and be prepared to network or have someone else present it for you.
Hope this helps,
Mike Hernandez
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Cameron’s Answer
As the world becomes increasingly fast-paced, being able to clearly communicate goals and messages is more vital than ever. In addition to clarity, effective communication is necessary when constructing solutions to complex problems in order to ensure the solution is understood at all levels. Good communication is the key to help others through proper and effective communication strategies. While employed in several positions in my past, I have leaned heavily on my abilities to efficiently communicate any questions, concerns or needs regarding a project or challenge in order to make sure the first step towards finding the solution is always taken in the right direction.
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Denise’s Answer
Communication plays many vital roles in life.
If we are discussing one's professional life, excellent communication both written and verbal, can make one an invaluable asset to your clients, team, and colleagues. You may be called upon again and again, because your clear communication can help in getting the client the results they seek. Results come from the ability to understand needs and create a plan to achieve goals. In my experience, teammates, particularly those you are supervising, want to have clear instruction on a project. When one can provide clear direction, plans and support, then everyone can efficiently perform their part with confidence. My mentor once told me that there are many intelligent, experienced professionals with the same skill sets, but what sets you apart from the crowd is communication. Do clients, teammates, colleagues want to work with you? Those decisions are impacted hugely by one's ability to communicate ideas, experiences, and simple human conversation. People are drawn to people who can weave stories of personal and business experiences. It's human nature.
Practice your conversational communication in social settings. Here you can work on your story telling style.
Volunteer within your school or business organization to lead a meeting or a presentation. Hone your public speaking skills.
Go live or pre-recorded in your social media stories/reels. This is a wonderful way to practice and watch/listen to yourself. Identify strengths and weaknesses in your speaking style or organization skills.
If we are discussing one's professional life, excellent communication both written and verbal, can make one an invaluable asset to your clients, team, and colleagues. You may be called upon again and again, because your clear communication can help in getting the client the results they seek. Results come from the ability to understand needs and create a plan to achieve goals. In my experience, teammates, particularly those you are supervising, want to have clear instruction on a project. When one can provide clear direction, plans and support, then everyone can efficiently perform their part with confidence. My mentor once told me that there are many intelligent, experienced professionals with the same skill sets, but what sets you apart from the crowd is communication. Do clients, teammates, colleagues want to work with you? Those decisions are impacted hugely by one's ability to communicate ideas, experiences, and simple human conversation. People are drawn to people who can weave stories of personal and business experiences. It's human nature.
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Sumi’s Answer
Effective communication tailored to the audience is pivotal in professional life. Effective communication is critical in decision making, building interpersonal relationships and can even lead to influencing someone's life in unique directions, whether it be positive or negative. It can lead to changes, that may affect millions of lives, when it comes to health care. There is a saying 'think before you leap.' Although it implies to actions more than words, this can be a significant proverb in arrays of communication. As Steven R Covey describes in his book 'The 7 habits of highly effective people', it is crucial to 'begin with an end in mind.'
What is the outcome of the conversation you want to have?
Who are you going to be talking to?
How can you be clear and concise?
What is the outcome of the conversation you want to have?
Who are you going to be talking to?
How can you be clear and concise?
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Wendi’s Answer
Communication in and of itself is Paramount in any fired, i believe. Being able to effectively communicate without offending or coming off as not caring about your position is difficult to do sometimes, especially if the other party is having difficulty communicating effectively as well. When parties are too busy being defensive about the topic at have, nothing gets resolved and that's what they're looking to your for in the first place.
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Pam’s Answer
Good communications skills are critical to presenting ideas in all areas of business, whether in email, a presentation, or oral.
- Be brief
- Be direct
- Use bullets
- Avoid long paragraphs
- If you're talking, have points written down you want to discuss
- If you're writing, re-read everything before you send. Make sure it makes sense and that you delete unnecessary words
Re-read what you write
If you're unsure how something may come across, have a friend read it
Bullet point where you can
- Be brief
- Be direct
- Use bullets
- Avoid long paragraphs
- If you're talking, have points written down you want to discuss
- If you're writing, re-read everything before you send. Make sure it makes sense and that you delete unnecessary words
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Karen’s Answer
I'm a Certified Professional Résumé Writer and career coach, so I'll answer this using that perspective, as it's a pretty open-ended question.
In different situations, people wear many faces every day - whether we consciously realize it or not, we all have different versions of ourselves that we present to different people. We may be more relaxed with our communication and body language around family and friends, but more formal around those we don't know or want to impress.
In the working world, communication is especially important, from the application and hiring process through actually working a job. During the job search, it's important to:
- Tailor your resume to the requirements of a job you apply for
- Write a cover letter that speaks to your strengths and how you can help the employer
- Make eye contact, use a firm handshake, and interact with interviewers with questions and examples of how you relate to the role
- Send a thank you letter to your interviewer within 24 hours
- Follow up politely on an interview after 1-2 weeks if you haven't gotten feedback
On the job, it's important to:
- Seek out mentors and people who can help you learn the ropes
- Ask questions when you don't understand or need more clarity on an assignment
- Be respectful in email or when you text, and answer urgent items in a timely manner
- Be visible - don't hide in your cubicle, and get to know your coworkers
Communication is 97% non-verbal. So body language matters as much as your voice. If you remember to act appropriately for each situation, your communication will be on point.
But, most importantly - be yourself.
Karen Springer, MBA, CPRW
Award-Winning Writer & Career Coach
Owner, Spring Forward Résumés
In different situations, people wear many faces every day - whether we consciously realize it or not, we all have different versions of ourselves that we present to different people. We may be more relaxed with our communication and body language around family and friends, but more formal around those we don't know or want to impress.
In the working world, communication is especially important, from the application and hiring process through actually working a job. During the job search, it's important to:
- Tailor your resume to the requirements of a job you apply for
- Write a cover letter that speaks to your strengths and how you can help the employer
- Make eye contact, use a firm handshake, and interact with interviewers with questions and examples of how you relate to the role
- Send a thank you letter to your interviewer within 24 hours
- Follow up politely on an interview after 1-2 weeks if you haven't gotten feedback
On the job, it's important to:
- Seek out mentors and people who can help you learn the ropes
- Ask questions when you don't understand or need more clarity on an assignment
- Be respectful in email or when you text, and answer urgent items in a timely manner
- Be visible - don't hide in your cubicle, and get to know your coworkers
Communication is 97% non-verbal. So body language matters as much as your voice. If you remember to act appropriately for each situation, your communication will be on point.
But, most importantly - be yourself.
Karen Springer, MBA, CPRW
Award-Winning Writer & Career Coach
Owner, Spring Forward Résumés
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