Possessing respect worthy communication skills is an essential requirement for every job, position of authority, or any task you apply for or are assigned to do. These days communication skills can outdo a lot of academic achievements and are placed as a differentiating factor among potential employees/applicants in many fields.
This article will identify the different modes of communication you will encounter in your professional life and workplace, and will also identify how you can master the art of communication in each particular mode. Remember; the more expressive you are with your words and vocals, the more approachable and hence dependable you are.
Man to Man
This is perhaps the most important kind of communication you will have to be good at because getting your message across coherently to the individual standing in front of you is of utmost importance. This skill will help you out in interviews of admittance and promotion.
In order to get a hold on this way of communication you need to choose a language you are completely comfortable with and start conversing with somebody you are frank with, or even with yourself in the mirror so that you are able to practice a consistent way of speaking.
Through Writing
If you are at a managerial position in a business and have to manage a Business Email List of around a hundred people, and have to send a message which is elaborate enough to let the people know what you are talking about and brief enough to keep it interesting, you need to enhance your writing communication skills.
Written communication does not have the need of excessive emotions; on a professional level the only thing you need to be concerned with is keeping your writing concise, descriptive, and as straightforward as possible. This is not to be confused with abstract and literary writing where contextual meanings dominate the writings.
Through Gesticulation
Acting out is a great way of communicating with a larger audience, and by this we do not mean that you have to stage a play. Use your hands and your body to recreate the words which are leaving your mouth so that people who are not paying attention or are not able to comprehend your speech can at least understand through your bodily movement.
Gesticulation is the communication method on which all silent comedies and most humorous movies are based on, and the right body language can be extremely helpful in workplaces and professional environments as well.
Inclusivity
An important part of effective communication is being inclusive of the opinions of those who are observing, because you cannot expect everyone to be good at listening if you are not a good listener. Try to use prompts like ‘Am I audible?’ and ‘Are there any questions?’ to keep the people listening to you engaged.
Practicing inclusivity may not be as literal as the rest, but the very first step is to be informed enough to keep an audience engaged and listening to others when they are speaking without interruption.
