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How To Communicate Effectively At Work - Forbes - 23 views

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  • “It is absolutely critical to be as direct, to the point and concise as possible,” she says, in a lively, forceful voice with a Philadelphia tinge. Vagueness is all too common in the workplace, she observes. Friedman’s fix: follow the newscaster’s drill of spelling out who, what, where, when and why.
  • Your attitude while talking is also important. “It’s not just your words that convey a message,” Friedman says. “It’s all of you.” If you slouch, jam your hands into your pockets, shuffle your feet and avoid eye contact, people will get the impression you don’t want to communicate with them. Pry your eyes and thumbs away from your electronic device, she admonishes. “Pretend that your colleague is your adorable five-year-old who you would drop everything for if she walked into the office,”
  • If you have bad news to deliver, lay it out plainly. It’s difficult to talk about layoffs and belt tightening, but if you’re in a situation where you have to convey that sort of information, your employees and colleagues likely already know something is up. It is far better to be straight with them than not to communicate at all, even if you can’t give them the answers they’d like. Always deliver bad news in person. It may seem easier to convey negative information via e-mail, but imagine how you’d feel if you learned electronically that your best work friend had been sacked, vs. hearing it from another human being.
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      nathan100930819 on 06 Apr 16
       
      I think this is really important. I often do it myself, but hate having someone treat me in the same manner
  • chrismallon on 09 Mar 16
     
    Hi everyone, Hopefully this works! feel free to comment and share your views, opinions on this piece. In Pictures: How To Communicate Effectively At Work The title of Karen Friedman's latest book isn't exactly subtle. Shut Up And Say Something: Business Communication Strategies to Overcome Challenges and Influence Listeners lays out her no-nonsense philosophy about how to best get your point across, drawn from her 37 years of [...] Then follow the details for the Diigo assessment. thanks, Chris
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  • sophsheps on 30 Mar 16
     
    Given the title I thought the communication strategy in the article would be quite abrasive however Friedman's strategy seems to be more about being clear and concise in the workplace, respecting your colleagues and giving everyone a chance to have an opinion.
  • baochau on 07 Apr 16
     
    As international student, this article has helped me to understand about Australian workplace communication culture. I argee that it is critical to be as direct and concise because it will save time and avoid confusion or distraction. However, body language is also an important aspect of communication at workplace as they say 30% depends on verbal and 70% is on non-verbal. A friendly non-verbal gesture such as smile or eye-contact, open arms can create a comfortable enviroment between the speakers and the listeners.
  • mn8082 on 20 Apr 16
     
    Communicating effectively at work eliminates misunderstanding. Work environments need efficient communication to allow you to achieve more in less time, and in a professional manner.
  • naser01 on 29 Apr 16
     
    It's interesting how this article not just talks about how to communicate effectively in the work place but uses real life example of Karen Friedman's book and how she listed and gave some examples which tend to work more effectively. It was more like a book review.
  • elmeerabezheh on 01 May 16
     
    Effective workplace communication is important in companies with workplace diversity. Good communication skills help to reduce the barriers erected because of language and cultural differences. Companies that provide communication training to domestic and international employees reap the benefits of effective workplace communication.
baochau

The 20 people skills you need to succeed at work - 4 views

www.forbes.com/...ls-you-need-to-succeed-at-work

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  • baochau on 07 Apr 16
     
    Do you think you're qualified for a particular job, fit to lead a team, or entitled to a promotion because you have extensive experience and highly developed technical skills? Well, it turns out that while those things are crucial to your professional success, it's imperative that you also have great soft skills-more commonly known as "people skills."
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  • sophsheps on 09 Apr 16
     
    Great article, I think it is really important for people to have strong people skills in the workplace and agree with the sentiment that having a good "people radar" is something that is difficult to teach where as technical skills can be taught to almost anyone.
  • mn8082 on 20 Apr 16
     
    An informative article that highlights the importance in developing all these skills. People skills become more increasingly necessary as you get older.
  • aliciatokay on 04 May 16
     
    I really enjoyed this article. It gave a lot of insight in how to be successful at work and also how to develop the particular set of skills.
  • breanna1824 on 12 May 16
     
    A really good informative article, really helps people wanting to be successful and progress in their workplace.
nathan100930819

Richard Branson: 'Communication Is The Most Important Skill Any Leader Can Possess' - F... - 2 views

www.forbes.com/...t-skill-any-leader-can-possess

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  • Great performers understand that communication is an art and takes practice to refine. When Jay Leno was hosting The Tonight Show, he would leave the taping on Friday and head to Las Vegas or another city for a series of standup shows. Leno would do 100 to 150 acts a year even when he had a full-time job because he had to stay sharp. When is the last time you practiced any presentation 150 times, or even 20 times? Speaking of The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon rehearses his monologue in front of a live audience earlier in the day. He has a pen and paper in hand and makes notes of what gets a laugh and what doesn’t. These comedians do not rely on a scientific algorithm to develop their jokes.
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      nathan100930819 on 06 Apr 16
       
      This is some practical advice and reminds us that these skills aren't born but that they can be developed.
  • baochau on 07 Apr 16
     
    I'm absolutely agree with the idea of this article because practice makes perfect. If a senior or manager without good communication skills, they will have difficulties in expressing their opinion or ideas to others to understand them.
  • aliciatokay on 10 Apr 16
     
    I certainly agree with the concept that this article is trying to convey. Effective communication skills can easily be learnt, with practise and good people skills.
  • mn8082 on 20 Apr 16
     
    Communication is a skill that can be developed and is key to leadership success. Without effective communication it's impossible to become a great leader. Additionally, the leading plans and ideas never find success without good communication
baochau

Five Communication Skills That Make Good Leaders Great - 2 views

www.forbes.com/...s-that-make-good-leaders-great

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  • baochau on 07 Apr 16
     
    Whether you're the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, or a teenage entrepreneur just starting out, communication skills are vitally important. Great leaders motivate, encourage and inspire. They also train people, share new ideas and negotiate. These activities have one thing in common: They all require excellent communication.
baochau

Do your counterparts see you as a pushover or a jerk? Study shows you may be oblivious - 2 views

www.forbes.com/...udy-shows-you-may-be-oblivious

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  • baochau on 07 Apr 16
     
    When considering how your boss, co-workers, or other professional contacts behave, it's likely you can quickly pick out "the jerk," and "the pushover" in the crowd. But, have you ever stopped to think how your counterparts view you? Perhaps you assume you have a reputation as being "tough," or maybe you like to play the part of "the nice guy," but there's evidence that shows you may be completely oblivious to the way other people actually see you.
dinosaur100

Communication and great leaders - 1 views

http://www.forbes.com/sites/mikemyatt/2012/04/04/10-communication-secrets-of-great-leaders/#20b8a0d1e06e

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ruvy-jc

10 communication skills - 0 views

ttp://www.forbes.com/sites/mikemyatt/2012/04/04/10-communication-secrets-of-great-leaders/#6ed1fbdc1e06

communication social skills strategies relationships

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