by Das Govind

Created on: December 19, 2008

Communicaton is very important in the business and working world. An effective communicator generally gets ahead in the business world. He/She displays the desire to succeed. Communication is also very good for a successful interview.

Here are a few tips for effective communication:

1. Body language is very important in communication. People can make out if your mood is hostile or calm by your body language and posture. A person who uses his/her hands a lot when communicating displays a lot of outward confidence, and high self -esteem. Sitting upright is also very important as sloughing can display poor sel esteem and poor self confidence.

2. Try to speak loud and clear. Do not be afraid to speak up if you are soft spoken as people with hearing difficulties may find it difficult to hear you.

3. Always look into the persons eye you are speaking to. This displays a daring attitude. Never look down or try to avoid eye contact. Eye contact is very important for an effective communicator.

4. Try to always present your thoughts and ideas in a clear, concise and logical sequence.

5. Always try to speak in the positive. Do not show any negative emotions or feelings when communicating. If there is a problem try to have a meeting with the people concerned, and try to rectify things through solid, honest communication. If htis does not succeed, go in for a mediation, where someone from the outside of the company is brought in to listen, and put things right.

6. If doing a presentation try to do enough of research, and practise the peoce before presenting. Also if soft spoken try to raise your voice so everyone can here what you are saying. Speak clearly and do not rush.

7. If trying to discipline employees, speak in a stern but calm manner. Never show anger or aggression. Hostility will always be met with an eye for an eye.

8. If speaking to a superior speak outwardly and bravely, but do not display pride or arrogance.

9. An effective communicator is a good listener. Listening to what other people have to say will make your views and opinions more weighty as you can back yourself up.

10. Do not be afraid to air your views, no matter how unimportant you think they may be. Views and opionions of all employees count, and should be taken seriously by management. You never know, maybe all the other workers feel the same way you do, but where too scared to take a stand.

Hopefully these little tips will make you a better communicator.

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