Communication
Communication Is The Ability To Convey or Share Ideas & Feelings Effectively.
It’s Among The Top Soft Skills Employers Require Across All Fields.
The Most Common Communication Skills Are:
Verbal Communication
Written Communication
Presentation
Constructive Feedback
Active Listening
8. 1. Clarity
Use Common & Simple Language.
Construct Effective Sentences & Short Paragraphs.
Use Concrete Words Instead Of Abstract Words.
Avoid Unnecessary Information
11. 2. Correctness
Check The Accuracy Of Facts And Figures.
Check Mistakes In Punctuation, Grammar, And Capitalization.
Check Misspelled Words.
Use The Right Level Of Language
12. 2. Correctness
Bad Example:
Dear ABC,
Further to our conservation today, I am attaching the plan for the
first stage of the project. Hope one weak deadline is ok with u &
ur team.
Regards,
XYZ
13. 2. Correctness
Good Example:
There were two spelling errors in this e-mail.
‘Conversation’ was spelled ‘conservation’ and
‘week’ was spelled ‘weak’.
Ok = okay
U & ur = you and your.
14. 3. Conciseness
Remove The Wordy Expressions.
Include Only Relevant Material.
Avoid Unnecessary Repetition.
15. 3. Conciseness
Bad Example:
Take care of your Camera, mobile, money, cards,
jewelry, language, and also your kids.
17. 4. Courtesy
Be Sincere.
Use Expressions That Show Respect.
Be Thoughtful And Appreciative Of The Receiver’s Point Of View.
Avoid Humor.
Avoid Discriminatory Language, Color, Gender, Creed Etc.
18. 4. Courtesy
Bad Example:
“I don’t appreciate how your team ignores requests for collaboration
from my team. The work we do is equally as important as your work.
Could you make certain that your team collaborates more readily from
now on?”
19. 4. Courtesy
Good Example:
“I understand that your team is extremely busy and receives many
requests to collaborate on project work. However, my team is working
a highly urgent project with enormous mutual benefits. I would greatly
appreciate if you could ask your team to collaborate more effectively
with mine to move this project forward faster. If there is any help that
we can provide to make this happen, please let me know.”
20.
21. 5. Concreteness
Use Clear And Image Building Words.
Use Specific Facts And Figures.
Use Active Voice Than Passive Voice
24. 6. Consideration
Focus On “You” Instead Of” We” e.g.,
We Are Delighted To Inform _ _ _ _
You Will Be Glad To Know _ _ _ _
Be Sure About The Benefits Of The Receiver.
Consider The Needs And Problems Of The Receiver
26. 6. Consideration
Good Example:
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know the train schedule?
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27. 7. Completeness
Provide All The Necessary Information.
Answer All The Questions Asked.
Include Additional Information, If Desired.
29. 7. Completeness
Good Example:
Hello Team,
Just a reminder that we have a meeting scheduled on 02 02 2022 at
10.00 am, to discuss the XYZ project. Please make sure you get all
the props that need to be presented to the client.
Regards,
ABC
32. Remember the Five W’s & One H
(5W 1H)
W W W W W H
W What To Speak
W When To Speak
W Where To Speak
W Why To Speak
W Who Will Speak
H How To Speak
What ? When ? Where ? Why ? Who ? How ?