Enhance Your Communication Skills

Basics of Communication:

• Effective communication requires sincerity and understanding of the audience's needs and values.
• Acknowledging and appreciating differences in others is the starting point of good communication.
• Showing empathy towards others' positions is crucial for effective communication.
• Techniques alone will not work, making a sincere effort to understand others is the best foundation for achieving open and effective communication.
• Organization is a way of life for effective communication in both oral and written communication.

The Written Word:

• Outlining helps to organize thoughts and think deeper to address critical points.
• Structured writing with a topic, content, and summary helps to present information in an organized fashion.
• Keeping in mind the goal and presenting evidence in a skillful and organized manner helps the reader to understand and accept the point of view.

Electronic Communication:

• Careful preparation of messages before sending is crucial to avoid miscommunication.
• The use of structured writing can improve the accuracy and effectiveness of electronic communications.
• Words need to be chosen carefully in electronic communication to capture the essence of the message accurately and completely.

Spoken Word:

• Preparation of messages is just as important in oral communication as it is in written communication.
• Preplanning presentations for high-stakes interactions can improve confidence and increase the odds of success.