Communication issues: what gets in the way?

The main idea

It's important to look out for the things that get in the way of effective communication. Some of these are obvious and include

  • using inappropriate language or language style

  • including too much or too little information

  • disabilities such as hearing or visual impairment or speech difficulties.

Consider the following:

What do you personally need to be careful about in your new role?

Where has your communication style let you down in the past, and how have you put that right?

 

Try this

What is the most important information you need to give and to get in the next three weeks?

 

Write down your plan for ensuring that you communicate to the right people in the best possible way.

 

Use the ideas on the communication page to develop your plan. Monitor how you get on.

 

 

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