2. What Is Communication
The process of communication is what allows us
to interact with other people
Without it, we would be unable to share
knowledge or experiences with anything outside
of ourselves.
Common forms of communication include
speaking, writing, gestures, touch and
broadcasting.
3. Process of communication
Communication is the process of sending and receiving information
among people…
SENDER RECEIVER
Feedback
receiver sender
Medium
Encode Decode
4. Methods of Communication
Memo, fax, e-mail, voice mail, letter.
Phone call, in-person.
Two-Way
One-Way
Collaborative
Team meetings, consulting, consensus,
decision making, group problem solving.
5. The 7c’s of effective communication
1. Completeness The information conveyed in the message should be
complete for the communication to be effective.
2. Conciseness Conciseness means communicating what you want to
convey in least possible words.
3. Consideration Effective communication must take audience into
consideration by knowing the viewpoints, back ground, mindset, educational
level, etc.
4. Clarity Clarity comes with the use of exact, appropriate and concrete
words.
5. Concreteness Concrete communication shows good level of confidence.
6. Courtesy Courtesy means being polite, kind, judicious, enthusiastic and
convincing.
7. Correctness Correct communication boosts up the confidence level of
the sender.
6. Communication Advantages
Increase productivity.
Reduce stress.
Better understand what others are saying.
Better understand how to get your message across.
Enhance relationships.
Save time and money.