Communication: A Guide To Effective Communication

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“To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others”. - Tony Robbins (BrainyQuote, 2014) Communication is something that every body use on a daily base. It is important to communicate effectively to overcome barriers that let the message that is sent be received successfully. Effective communication is a critical component of the business structure. Managers in an organization communicate even more then a standard employee or other staff members. They communicate with employees, executives, customers etc. With effective communication a manager is able to build a maximum level of relationship with customers and a certain …show more content…

In many communications the message might not be received the same way the sender expected to. Therefore it is important that the sender seeks for feedback to check if the message is received in the good order. Types of communication can …show more content…

This can be done through verbal and non-verbal communication. An emotion is a reaction to something that we experience, such as the grief over hearing of someone’s death, or it can be the mental state it is both psychological and physical in nature, and influences the way people behave and respond to situations (LIVESTRONG.COM, 2014). Understanding the emotional state of a reciever, is important for a sender since it greatly influences the way they would interpret the message. For example if an employee had lost confidence and was depressed as a result of their spouse leaving them an employer should be aware of his mental state before assigning tasks or asking him to meet with clients, the effect would be catastrophic. Each person’s feelings are different and react different on different situations. As manager it is important to know how to handle situation when these kinds of barriers become apparent. It is important to separate personal preferences, and judgments when dealing with business situations, especially when managing people in such a setting. Personal grudges have no place in a business organization. Physiological emotional responses include sweating, hearth beat and release of adrenaline in response to a situation. A manager can overcome emotional barriers by knowing their employees and by taking into account their personal feelings. Building a

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