Communication
24 Jan
What is communication ?
Is Is Is Is Is Is Is Is
it language it behavior it talking to some one it listening to some one it writing to some one it instructing some one it giving feedback it presenting some proposal to customer for approval
In
reality it is all of the above But it some thing more in Industry , which makes it a differentiator
Context
Research shows that Communication skills is single most important skill for growth in organization. It is observed that employees give their best at work place if they are constantly being communicated about the organizational environment . Expectations from them, action on the feedback given by them , good working relationships and transparent and open policies .
COMMUNICATE = EFFICIENCY
The efficiency /effectiveness of job done depends on HOW WE COMMUNICATE with people internally iand externally .
The skill in use and understanding of words , tone ,emotions , content, clarity , as well as understanding the needs of other receiver makes all the difference .
Communication ladder
EQ Writing & reading Assertive
Business Communication
Presentation
Listening Industry Writing Verbal “Language
Non Verbal;Body
School Small child 0-5 yrs
Communication Ladder :form of commutation changes as you grow
Communication means in org 1.
2.
3. 4. 5.
6.
Clarifies purpose of the role ,goals , and customer requirements ? Spells his expectations on the role from the employee ? Creates a monitoring mechanism . Coordinates with various departments Ensures delivery of the output to the customer as per commitment ? Giving instruction which are clearly understood and acted on.
Communication also means – – –
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Communicated knowledge that you possess Communicated your plan to all Communicated for getting consensus in the meetings . Communicated with others to get feedback Communicated to bring corrections Communicated well to make others know that you have done job successfully.
Communication is the means of reaching result
Leadership is nothing but
Communicate Motivation Communicate Communicate Communicate
: Vision/Mission / ;Data /Information :Control : Connectivity
Four key purposes
Control Connectivity Information reach Inspire
Objective of communication in Business Organization Getting desired (superior) performance /output from the 1. 2. 3. 4.
Employee Team /Department Organization Customers /suppliers /Government
for achieving the goals .
B Band Role linkage
Communication skills are important for role of a Chief Manager role Role of Chief Manager requires communication skill to perform the role successfully as can be seen in the role map given in next slide.
Role of a Chief Manager SNo.
Role of O & A
Skills /Knowledge needed
1
Plan and executive routine and non routine department work for execution
• • •
2
Deliver performance as per customer expectations
• • •
3
Deeply understand next process needs and interface .
• •
4
Develop self and others
• •
5
6
7
Analysis & generation of key reports for top management decisions/approvals
•
Work as an effective team member and resolves conflicts .
•
Assists in assessment and development of people
•
•
•
•
8
Follow and improve systems
1. 2.
Planning & Execution Domain knowledge Communication Quality orientation Compliance Communication Communication Domain /business Achievement orientation Team work
Communication Analysis Team work /values Communication Competencies Communication Domain knowledge TQM
The success in role requires communication in the form of following skills 1. 2. 3.
Language proficiency (speaking /writing/ ) Subject /Data (Domain) Emotional Competence (Use of body and emotions for listening / emotional connectivity )
Keeping in view the context and situation . Foundation : 1. Using Technology skill : ( MS word /xl /PowerPoint /Video /Conference call ) as an aid to communication in new context of IT era
Methodology
Some theory would be covered
Then we would take different situations and give insights of communication skills through cases
Communication Situations at workplace : Use of four skills One to one Face to face
One to one Indirect
One to many Face to face
One to many Indirect
Listening skill
Subordinate
-Boss Feedback/counsel Understand feelings Listening
Impact
Meetings
Morale
/actions Customers voice Reading
Impact
Speaking skill
Inspire
/Motivate Instruct/Expectations Feedback /counsel/Train Coach /Develop Negotiate Seeking data /Info Explanation /Questioning Managing negative behaviors
NA
Inauguration
Communication
Introduction
for information /clarification Performance Marketing /advertisement
Writing skill
NA
Email
Presentati on Skill
NA
Body Language
Yes
Types
of decisions
of changes
Departmental
performance Training
/Letters
SMS for data /info /orders /contracts
Phone Cell
/satisfaction
notes
Circulars Policies Budget
Project reports Strategy reports Monthly reports
-Sales presentation -Change -Brainstorm
Video presentations Video conference
Yes
Maximum use of different types at B band level
Verbal
Speaking : Boss :Subordinate Presentations ;Product /changes Listening : Subordinate /Boss /Customer
Non Verbal
Writing; customer , Colleagues , Body : Use of hands /eyes , head , fingers
THEORY
Communication time: Break Up Language
Average time spent in various Forms of communication in organization
Writing Reading Words Tone
Body
7% 38 %
55%
E m o ti o n s
Speaking Listening Subject knowledge
9% 16% 30% 45% Use of IT aids
Theory of communication
Communication at workplace is the process of receiving or converting ideas, data and information into knowledge and understanding for achieving the purpose .
Research shows that employees regularly define “communication” as the process of receiving (and exchanging) the information for producing superior results .
Goals of communication in Org Communication Indicators
Verbal Non verbal
To get and give information
To persuade
results To change behavior
To get output
To ensure understanding/Build relationships
The Communication Process:
Need
SENDER
Skill How
RECEIVER
For getting desired Output/performance
Input
Tools required : Speaking/Writing
Two way
Context
Information is transmitted and understood between two or more people Effective communication ensures that purpose of communication is achived and both parties are satisfied, Hence of people in organization is related to the communication skill as per study .