The document discusses communication skills and effective communication. It defines communication as the exchange of information between individuals through various channels like speech, writing, images, and body language. It outlines the goals, most common forms, types based on organization and expression, and barriers to communication. The communication process, codes, components, and developing effective verbal, nonverbal, and listening skills are also examined. Tips for good communication include maintaining eye contact, body awareness, conveying thoughts clearly, and practicing skills. Effective communication is defined as a two-way process that involves active listening, accountability, feedback, clarity and being stress-free.

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Communication
Skills

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Communication is a series of
experience of
Hearing
Smell
Seeing
Taste
Touch

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Communication Skills
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.

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Communication Goals
To get and give
information
To persuade
To ensure understanding
To get action
To change behavior

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Most Common Ways to Communicate
Speaking
Writing
Visual
Image
Body
Language

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Types of Communication
 On the basis of organization relationship
 Formal
 Informal
 On the basis of Flow
 Vertical
 Crosswise/Diagonal
 Horizontal
 On the basis of Expression
 Oral
 Written
 Gesture

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Barriers to Communication
 Semantic Barriers
 Emotional Or Psychological Barriers
 Organizational Barriers
 Barriers in Superiors

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Semantic Barriers
 Symbols with different meaning
 Badly expressed message
 Faulty translation
 Unclarified assumption
 Specialist’s language

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Emotional Or Psychological Barriers
 Premature evolution
 Inattention
 Loss of transmission & poor retention
 Undue reliance on the written word
 Distrust of communication
 Failure to communicate

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Organization Barriers
 Organizational policy
 Organization rules & regulation
 Status relation
 Complexity in organization

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Personal Barriers
 Barriers in Superior
 Attitude of Superior
 Fear of challenge of authority
 Lack of time
 Lack of awareness
 Barriers in Subordinates
 Unwillingness to communicate
 Lack of proper incentive

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Communication Process
SENDER RECEIVER
Feedback
receiver sender
Communication is the process of sending and receiving
information among people…
Noise
Use of
channel to
transmit
the
message

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Communication code scheme

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Communication Involves Three
Components
 Verbal Messages - the words we choose
 Paraverbal Messages - how we say the
words
 Nonverbal Messages - our body language
These Three Components Are Used To
 Send Clear, Concise Messages
 Receive and Correctly Understand Messages
Sent to Us

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Effective Verbal Messages
 Are brief, succinct, and organized
 Are free of jargon
 Do not create resistance in the listener
SENDING MESSAGES

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Nonverbal Messages
Nonverbal messages are the primary way that
we communicate emotions
Facial Expression
Postures and Gestures

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Paraverbal Messages
Paraverbal communication refers to the
messages that we transmit through the tone,
pitch, and pacing of our voices.

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RECEIVING MESSAGES
Listening
 Requires concentration and energy
 Involves a psychological connection with the
speaker
 Includes a desire and willingness to try and
see things from another's perspective
 Requires that we suspend judgment and
evaluation

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 Nonverbal
 Giving full physical attention to the speaker;
 Being aware of the speaker's nonverbal
messages;
 Verbal
 Paying attention to the words and feelings
that are being expressed
Key Listening Skills

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What makes a good communicator?
Clarity
Integrity Timing
Adequacy

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How do you develop your communication skills?
Explore the related skills

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Tips to good communication skills
 Maintain eye contact with the audience
 Body awareness
 Gestures and expressions
 Convey one's thoughts
 Practice effective communication skills
At Last

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Effective Communication . . .
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.

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