Effective Communication Interpersonal Communication Skills

Guy Farmer

Team Building and Effective Communication

Unconventional Training

Guy Farmer

Unconventional Training

There are some basic things that can help us practice positive interpersonal communication skills in the workplace and avoid some of the ongoing conflict and misunderstandings that can reduce our productivity and morale. Effective communication is a key skill both for leaders and employees because it makes everything go more smoothly, from planning to execution. Think of the following ideas as you build good communication skills with your employees and co-workers.

Keep Your Audience in Mind

Don’t talk above people or use a lot of obscure jargon.

Body Language is Important

Since 90% or more of communication is non-verbal make sure that your tone of voice is calm and kind. Be mindful of how you look and whether your expressions make you an inviting conversation partner.

You Don’t Have to Shout

Really. Anger and shouting should best be left for a talk with your therapist. People react more favorable if you talk to them nicely.

Listen More Than You Talk

Try asking open-ended questions and listening to the answers to gather information.

You Don’t Have to Run the Show

Let other people talk and tell you what’s going on.

Strive for Two-Way Communication

This is the kind of communication based on a natural give and take where people listen and talk.

Slow Down

You don’t have to race through everything or cover every single point in thirty seconds. Relax and talk about one thing at a time.

Share Information

People feel important and valued when they talk with you and have the same information you do.

Try these ideas and see what they do for the communication in your workplace. You might be surprised what some basic changes can do for your bottom line and the atmosphere in your workplace. Learn more about effective communication, good communication skills and communication training.

Effective Communication Is a Vital Building Block to Creating a Successful Workplace

Imagine going to work each day with limited communication skills. It would be difficult at the very least yet that's how most of our workplaces function. We have parts of the communication puzzle but are missing vital pieces that would help us truly master communication.

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