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breanna1824

Emojis: Are they changing how we communicate with each other? - 8 views

www.cbc.ca/...online-communication-1.3500734

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  • sophsheps on 09 Apr 16
     
    I tend to agree with Morrison in the article, emojis can definitely be used creatively and are a good way to set the tone of your text message.
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  • choydannie on 10 Apr 16
     
    This is very true, emoji can have multiple meanings, an angry face can be seen as playful or serious, and since tone is sometimes hard to distinguish, misunderstanding may occur.
  • mn8082 on 20 Apr 16
     
    Emoticons have a powerful effect on how we receive written information. Emojis are an easy shortcut to communicate informally. This is because the tone of a conversation affects how we react, and because physical cues help set the tone. Furthermore, emojis help bridge the gap between writing and emotion, which is responsible for causing misunderstanding.
  • sheha97 on 21 Apr 16
     
    Emoji's are a useful way of reducing the amount of misunderstandings and misinterpretations that can happen online. These misunderstandings happen since we can't hear the tone of the voice or the body language used, therefore emoji's make it a little easier to understand whoever is on the other side.
  • elmeerabezheh on 01 May 16
     
    It feels like we've reached a point where in some cases, emojis have started to replace altogether, the words we send each other digitally, whether in an email,text messages or facebook.
  • baochau on 13 May 16
     
    I absolutety agree with this article. Emojis has a lot of meaning and really useful, the typical example is that Facebook was updated 5 emoticons next Like button, the symbol of love, haha, surprised, sad and angry. I feel quite excited with the new logo because the Like button has indeed become too boring and there is something wrong when people click on the button Like for a sad status of their friends.
  • nathan100930819 on 15 May 16
     
    I hadn't considered that emojis might actually eventually replace words. I've heard people end a joke with the phrase, 'ha ha, smiley face-poo' (which refers to the disappointment of receiving the smiling turd emoji). I think context plays an important part in this though and I can't ever imagine seeing emojis appear in a formal document
  • ruvy-jc on 27 May 16
     
    I agree with using emojis to express your feelings or put a message aross
mn8082

How Are Listening Skills Important to Employees? - 2 views

smallbusiness.chron.com/important-employees-11898.html

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  • breanna1824 on 12 May 16
     
    Being able to listen to your coworkers and managers effectively is a really important skill to have when in the workplace. This article really shows this.
  • nathan100930819 on 15 May 16
     
    This article makes an important point about how listening to a teammate describe a challenging situation can strengthen team bonds and improve the efficiency of the group. I hadn't considered that aspect
  • ruvy-jc on 27 May 16
     
    Listening to anyone in general is important. Its a sign of respect and understanding what one is trying to put across. Listening to your employees helps strengthen a workplace
naser01

Effective Communication Leads to Understanding - 2 views

www.sans.edu/...fitzpatrick-mgt421

communication skills social intrapersonal

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  • nathan100930819 on 15 May 16
     
    Covey's point about the four responses is very interesting. I think the first point is particularly important (evaluate whether they will agree or disagree) in order to see if there is any chance of communicating with the person effectively at all.
  • ruvy-jc on 27 May 16
     
    I agree with the first point. It evaluates whether the parties agree or disagree in order to see if communication can be effective or not
elmeerabezheh

Effective communication: skills that make leaders stand out from the crowd - CEO Forum ... - 3 views

www.ceoforum.com.au/article-detail.cfm

communication skills social office

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  • breanna1824 on 12 May 16
     
    good article, explains very well some good skills to help you become a memorable and effective leader in the workplace.
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  • adammonkman on 15 May 16
     
    Explains three key skills leaders need to be effective communicators. Both parties are responsible for communicating which many people do not think is true and the leader needs to be the instigator.
  • jadeclifton on 24 May 16
     
    This article explains the three roles as communicators that effective leaders would play, and the number of issues they must consider as an infrastructure builder. A great article on how and leaders should effectively communicate.
  • ruvy-jc on 27 May 16
     
    Three things explained in detail to help improve communication skills
nathan100930819

Effective Communication: Improving Communication Skills in Your Work and Personal Relat... - 6 views

www.helpguide.org/...effective-communication.htm

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      nathan100930819 on 15 May 16
       
      I think this is a really important point and probably, the main one behind any kind of successful communication. Empathy goes a long way in communication effectively
  • sophsheps on 24 Apr 16
     
    I like that the article highlights the importance of engaged listening in communication, an important skill which is often forgotten about.
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  • naser01 on 26 Apr 16
     
    After reading the article, i noticed how many things distracts us from being effective listeners. I totally agree and like how they have listed many suggestions on how to become an effective listener, which will improve our very own interpersonal communication skills.
  • breanna1824 on 12 May 16
     
    The article really shows how important it is to listen to your peers and how learning how to really be a good listener will increase your effective communication.
  • baochau on 13 May 16
     
    I really agree with the way show effective of communication in life of this article. Most of us agree that communication skills can be a positive influence to our relationships so we should noticed more some points as depending on the subjects or stituation of communication that you have flexible and appropriate behaviour, do not criticize or strong reaction, etc.
  • adammonkman on 15 May 16
     
    Communication cannot be effective without an attentive listener. In this article, it is highlighted that people should not neglect being a good listener and to not get distracted.
  • nathan100930819 on 15 May 16
     
    This article makes an important point about understanding the intention of the other person we're communicating with. Empathy is an important part of effective communication.
  • ruvy-jc on 27 May 16
     
    Communication means engaging people and that is what this article is all about and i completely agree with it.
elmeerabezheh

Facebook has more than 1,100 jobs to fill - 4 views

money.cnn.com/...facebook-jobs

communication social office skills job opportunities Facebook social-networking

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  • aliciatokay on 04 May 16
     
    The article itself was very interesting to see how they wanted to go about in filling these positions and why they needed new recruits. With a company such as Facebook it's no wonder they do need new recruits constantly.
  • jadeclifton on 24 May 16
     
    This article gives an insight into the types of roles social media companies like facebook require and how many employees they have.
baochau

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

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

intrapersonal communication skills forbes strategies office

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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

How To Communicate Effectively At Work - Forbes - 23 views

www.forbes.com/...municate-effectively-at-work-2

forbes communication strategies skills

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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.
sophsheps

How Social Media Is Ruining Your Relationships - mindbodygreen.com - 3 views

www.mindbodygreen.com/...r-real-life-relationships.html

social media relationships communication psychology

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  • sophsheps on 09 Apr 16
     
    After food and shelter, our need to belong and feel positively connected to others is arguably the number one predictor of well-being, happiness, health, and even longevity. Trying to connect in this way, though, is actually counterproductive. Here are three ways virtual connection is ruining your real-life relationships.
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  • choydannie on 10 Apr 16
     
    "His colleague gently explained that his "active-listening face" looked a lot like his angry face." I feel like technology not only manipulated our language use but also how we present ourselves, because when we look at our phones we don't really need to worry about our facial expressions. Comparing to talking to an actual person, like when someone is talking about something happy and the other person has a blank face, the speaker might misunderstand that hes actually interested but not showing it through his expression.
  • mn8082 on 20 Apr 16
     
    In the 21st century, social media has completely transformed our face-to-face (verbal) communication experience. Not only does social media create too many distractions between couples, time is generally wasted, which could be better spent towards the relationship.
  • elmeerabezheh on 01 May 16
     
    Instead of deriving pleasure from your experience and the people around you, you seek it from your phone. Your brain's pleasure centers also respond positively to novelty, which social media offers in a constant stream of new interactions, new posts, and new pictures every second.
choydannie

What's technology doing to our... - 3 views

www.diigo.com/...facf9da0d9c4acd733ccfee7a266e2

communication skills social

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  • naser01 on 28 Apr 16
     
    It's nice how this article highlights the different uses of technology especially the social media for different age groups. It talks about how technology can be positive or negative for teenagers/young adults depending how much they use it. there are extremes on both sides. It was interesting how it mentioned out of all the groups the older adults had the best use for the technology, because if they keep their brain active and keeps on using it it will prevent it from degenerating. Which was quit a surprise for me, because i thought they would have the least use of technology.
  • elmeerabezheh on 01 May 16
     
    Although consumer technology products have led many people to a sedentary lifestyle, technology is actually helping the health industry and revolutionized the way patients are cared for in hospitals around the world, making it more affordable for people to get the care they need.
choydannie

Is technology making us less human? | TechRadar - 7 views

www.techradar.com/...-making-us-less-human--1171002

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  • Here's a new term to consider: sensory dynamism. The concept has to do with our perception. When you look out of a window, you perceive millions of variances - colour, perspective, sound, feeling, and many others. But when you gaze at an iPad, you're sensing just a few variables - and with email and SMS, you may barely be using your senses. That could pose a problem in the long run for future human development.
  • naargishai on 09 Apr 16
     
    I sure think so. Technology does not allow us to communicate with our surroundings like we used to 10 years ago. Kids today are glued to their Ipads rather than playing outside :)!
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  • sheha97 on 21 Apr 16
     
    The increased use of technology to communicate to one another will more than likely reduce the amount of people skills we should have. Along with the different types of body language and gestures that we would need to have an understanding of.
  • sophsheps on 24 Apr 16
     
    The idea proposed by the article that surgeries might not be as successful due to the lack of human contact is quite frightening as this would effect our long term health as a society. An area that probably needs further investigation!
  • naser01 on 28 Apr 16
     
    Although the technology has helped us improve our daily lives, whether be it by communicating or performing a difficult task, which can't be done so easily by a human as it can be done technology. But we have to set limits on how much we us it and how much it should not interrupt our daily human lives. I think this is what this article is trying to say, that yes technology is a good thing in many ways and it helps us in things that we can't perform, but if it is taking over our lives and getting in between our lives then we need to take it into consideration.
  • baochau on 28 Apr 16
     
    We are living in a technology world so we don't really communicate with others, just following these processes which are set into technology.Therefore, we are losing social skills steps by steps and can't express our emotions properly, we isolate ourselves by walking around in our little virtual world and look at the screen of our devices and forget our self in real life.
  • elmeerabezheh on 01 May 16
     
    Technology has only adapted us and we have adapted technology. I believe its just part of humanity. We need to be grateful for what it has gave us. We are still human. Though i see how some technology has proven useless and can affect us in a negative way it does not need to be used as a necessity.
naser01

Good Communication Starts With Listening - 4 views

www.mediate.com/...foster2.cfm

communication skills social

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  • baochau on 07 Apr 16
     
    This is one of the common way to keep conversation going and also to show your interest or to show that we are listening to the speaker. However, in my opinion, if we use to many of some of example given by the writer i.e. "mm-hmmm," "I see," "Oh?" "Right," "And?" "Go on," "Tell me more," etc. in the conversation does not show a high level of engagement to what the listener is talking about.
  • mn8082 on 20 Apr 16
     
    Listening allows us to interpret meaning from a conversation. The ability of listening is vital for interpersonal communication, without the ability to listen effectively messages are easily misunderstood.
  • elmeerabezheh on 01 May 16
     
    Listening involves an awareness of what our partner is really saying to us or asking us to do. With good listening we are able to ensure we understand the true meaning of a request or statement. We have all heard about "active listening." I think this technique is broadly misunderstood for being artificial. No, it's not just about looking at the person speaking, smiling and nodding in approval. It's a lot more than that.
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
breanna1824

The Evolution of Communication Technology - 1 views

www.itbusinessedge.com/...mmunication-technology-08.html

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  • sarahuren on 10 Apr 16
     
    Communication technology has certainly changed dramatically over the years and continues to do so through social media technological devices and more. This article explains how much communication has changed over the past four decades which has lead to increase business development, without the revolutionary change of technology that has occurred so far business would struggle as these technologies are a way of life and it is key to be able to communicate with clients and other businesses.
sophsheps

How one CCG is using Facebook to improve communication | Healthcare Professionals Netwo... - 0 views

www.theguardian.com/...-facebook-social-media-doctors

social communication

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  • These online platforms are already transforming the way we operate by allowing an instantaneous flow of information and suggestions on how best to manage local healthcare services.
  • Thanks to social media, we no longer need to rely on face-to-face meetings or long chains of emails to share ideas and hold discussions. It is like an online meeting with real-time minutes that can be easily accessed and updated at any time.
  • The ease with which local information like this can be accessed is proving beneficial for all kinds of doctors. While there are still a number of GPs who do not use social media, newly qualified doctors have found our group particularly useful when familiarising themselves with services in the area.
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  • Concerns will always exist around internet security and privacy for instance, though we have mitigated these with meticulous moderation and full use of Facebook's multitude of security settings. All of the group's conversations are "closed" and only visible to group members. Instead, we use our Twitter feed to keep the public up-to-date on our work.
  • Doctors' online conduct is also a concern. Most health professionals are sensible in their social media etiquette. But there is always the risk that GPs will share inappropriate material or identifiable information about patients.
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