Communication is the exchange of ideas, information, and/or opinions between two or more parties. Effective communication allows for the concept being addressed to be completely understood by everyone involved and avoids hard feelings by any party. The following factors are suggestions that allow for effective communication:
- Consider cultural differences and adjust your communication as needed.
- Learn to listen. Good listening strategies include giving the other person time to formulate his/ her response, eliminating...
Communication is the exchange of ideas, information, and/or opinions between two or more parties. Effective communication allows for the concept being addressed to be completely understood by everyone involved and avoids hard feelings by any party. The following factors are suggestions that allow for effective communication:
- Consider cultural differences and adjust your communication as needed.
- Learn to listen. Good listening strategies include giving the other person time to formulate his/ her response, eliminating distractions, putting the other person at ease, being empathetic, and being patient.
- Avoiding personal prejudices. Keeping an open mind to new ideas or solutions.
- Use the techniques of clarification and reflection to confirm what the meaning of what the other party has stated. This will avoid assumptions.
- Be thoughtful of the tone used.
- Use humor in order to reduce stress and anxiety.
- Treat all parties equally.
- Resolve conflict constructively.
- Smile!
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