This document discusses communication skills and effective communication. It defines communication as a two-way process of sending and receiving information between people using various channels and methods. It notes the importance of communication skills in careers and personal lives. Barriers to communication are also examined, including semantic, emotional, organizational and those involving superiors. The document outlines different types of communication based on relationship formality and expression method. Key aspects of verbal, nonverbal and paraverbal communication are described.
3. Communication skills is the ability to use language
(receptive) and express (expressive) information.
Effective communication skills are a critical
element in your career and personal lives.
4. To change behavior
To get action
To ensure understanding
To persuade
To get and give
information
6. ī On the basis of organization relationship
ī§ Formal
ī§ Informal
ī On the basis of Expression
ī§ Oral
ī§ Written
ī§ Gesture
7. ī Semantic Barriers
ī Emotional Or Psychological Barriers
ī Organizational Barriers
ī Barriers in Superiors
8. ī Symbols with different meaning
ī Badly expressed message
ī Faulty translation
ī Unclarified assumption
ī Specialistâs language
9. ī Premature evolution
ī Inattention
ī Loss of transmission & poor retention
ī Undue reliance on the written word
ī Distrust of communication
ī Failure to communicate
10. ī Organizational policy
ī Organization rules & regulation
ī Status relation
ī Complexity in organization
11. īBarriers in Superior
ī§ Attitude of Superior
ī§ Fear of challenge of authority
ī§ Lack of time
ī§ Lack of awareness
12. Communication is the process of sending and receiving
information among peopleâĻ
Feedback
receiver sender
Use of
channel to
transmit
the
message
SENDER RECEIVER
Noise
13. ī Verbal Messages - the words we choose
ī Paraverbal Messages - how we say the words
ī Nonverbal Messages - our body language
These Three Components Are Used To
ī Send Clear, Concise Messages
ī Receive and Correctly Understand Messages
Sent to Us
14. SENDING MESSAGES
ī Are brief, succinct, and organized
ī Are free of jargon
ī Do not create resistance in the listener
15. Nonverbal messages are the primary way that we
communicate emotions
Facial Expression
Postures and Gestures
17. Listening
īRequires concentration and energy
īInvolves a psychological connection with the
speaker
ī Includes a desire and willingness to try and see
things from another's perspective
īRequires that we suspend judgment and
evaluation
18. Key Listening Skills
īNonverbal
ī§ Giving full physical attention to the speaker;
ī§ Being aware of the speaker's nonverbal
messages;
īVerbal
ī§ Paying attention to the words and feelings that are
being expressed
19.
20. ī Maintain eye contact with the audience
ī Body awareness
ī Gestures and expressions
ī Convey one's thoughts
ī Practice effective communication skills
At Last
21. It is two way.
It involves active listening.
It reflects the accountability of speaker and listener.
It utilizes feedback.
It is free of stress.
It is clear.