Topic: Communication Group Members: Bethany Blauer, Jay Kippen, Caitlin Makin, Randy Isaacson, and Ryan Swaner To begin our communication presentation, we will present a short communication video that will introduce our topic to the class. Immediately following the video, we will ask for volunteers and have the volunteers wait in the hall. Individually we will have them come in and draw a simple picture. Each drawer will be assigned a coach.…
Some of the specific principles that were illustrated in the Home Depot's Extreme Communication Makeover was the streaming on formal communication and improvement of formal communication across different languages. Home Depot grew very quickly and very vastly, and there accumulated many employees and grew to need to communicate in more than English. They formed a contract with an international translation service sand improved the language barrier with employee handbooks, operational manuals, and other functional documents. This is an example of a downward communication from a higher level organization to the lowest level (ORG). They also improved the upward communication by contacting with Reflexis Systems,s which helped managers report…
She told us that not everyone knows how to communicate and that nothing sets a project back like two people unable to communicate. Communication professionals bridge the gap between other professionals in the same setting who lack strong communications skills. An efficient communicator can hear two sides of something and can find a middle ground. In addition to finding a middle ground, they can successfully convey the message of one party to the other, in much the same way a language translator tells one person in one language what another means in a second…
A critical analysis of information delegated to someone in school, in the work place, or even functioning as a productive member in society is imperative to ensure a sufficient working knowledge of the subject material at hand. Even more so if one wishes to be a subject matter expert. In this Thematic essay, we will explore the distinct styles of communication Wilson and Harris deploys. Compare central themes, and summarize core concepts. Sam Harris is a world-renowned philosopher and neuroscientist Harris’s prolific writings on atheism and how to be good without god, has propelled him to the forefront of society.…
This research looks The Undercover episode for The Yankee Candle Company and analyses the communication techniques used within the show and then offers suggestions of techniques that could be used to help better communication within the company. Communication plays a key role in the success of a company. Employees must be able to display the core beliefs of the company through their day-to-day interaction and they must also be able to relate to the wants and needs of customers. Employers should also be able to relate to the wants and needs of their employees. This research will first look at the history of the company and CEO Harlan Kent.…
In the article titled “5 Habits of Effective Communicators”, author Susan Tardanico presents five key communications habits that should be the focus of mastery for anyone in a leadership position. Of the five habits presented, I will discuss the following two: Making the complex simple; and listening with your eyes as well as your ears. To start off, I’ll discuss the habit of making the complex simple or, in other words, ensuring your audience understands and absorbs the meaning one’s communication by adapting the delivery of the message to their needs. I agree with the author’s idea that the ability to transform complex ideas into simple explanations is a very powerful tool in delivering effective communication because the idea forces…
For this assignment I interviewed Jesse Joest, manager of Stadium Spirits on 5th Avenue in Huntington, WV. I asked him how important is it to have effective verbal communication skills within this company, what role does effective written communication skills play within this company, and does this company mindful of nonverbal communication displays, does a people’s nonverbal behavior help you understand them. Joest’s response to the importance of verbal communication skills, “Being a retail store verbal communication skills are extremely important in all sides of the business. Starting with the customer you have to use verbal communication as soon as they‘re in the store to make them feel welcome and ensure they have a pleasant experience that will make them want to be a repeat customer. Beyond that you have to use verbal communication skills to understand how you can best help the customer find what it is they are looking for.…
The case study, “Hello Mary Lou, Good-bye Art,” proves how important communication is in an organization. Stanley (2008) states “communication must flow freely through the organization, both upward and downward, allowing all involved to ask and respond to questions and information received” (pg. 86). The case (Stanley, 2008)study demonstrates a conversation between the library director and a staff member that appears to be confrontational. The problem arise as she conveys the message of ending the Art program in the library because she feels the funds could be used on other library resources. The communication between the two appears to be aggressive and unprofessional.…
The Bryant &Stratton Workplace Capability of Communication establishes on my ability to explain business information in a professional easy and comprehensible way. In addition to this, it evaluates my ability to consistently apply formal language in various business situations and in correspondence. The Bryant &Stratton Workplace Capability of Communication enables me to use professional approaches when discussing various business questions, issues and solutions. Also, it assists me with using suitable salutations when I am dealing with business consumers. When I apply my workplace capabilities of communication in places of employment it assists me with giving and discussing essential details with business consumers.…
For the first major assignment for Professor Julia Green’s Communication 211 for Spring 2016, I partnered with classmates Lori Rainey and Sarah Beattie to “analyze how the different forms of communication yield different results when it comes to communicating” (Green, Week 4 - Major Assignment 1: Blog). By going through the exercises, I have reconfirmed that the form of online communication best suited to me is email versus social media such as Facebook, or texting. Unlike some people, I find texts are more difficult to respond to for many reasons, including the limitation of the touch-screen keypads, as well as the synchronicity of the communication, depending on the user’s attention to their phone. As an example, I routinely forget my cell…
Peter Drucker said, “The best way to predict the future, is to create it.” The current workforce is multi-generational. The Millennial, born between 1980 and 2000, will soon dominate our workforce and will certainly be our future (Moon, 2014). Stereotypes plague the Millennial generation. Needy, selfish and entitled are a few of the adjectives used to describe them.…
Tony Robbins, a motivational speaker, expresses, “To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others” (Robbins). Many employers require strong communication skills in the workplace. People that are able to communicate are able to form higher quality relationships with friends and family. Communication has and always will be a necessity in life, even though the amount of face to face social interaction is…
Communication is an imperative component of the society and any organization. The success of any entity is dependent on effective communication and thus its importance is demonstrated by the efficiency of daily operations. Therefore, the importance of effective communication cannot be underestimated and lack of poses an adverse impact on the professional and personal life of an individual as well as an organization. People in an organizational entity spend almost three-quarter of their time in interpersonal scenarios where they interact with subordinates and staff as well as receive instructions from the administration; thus, it is apparent that at the foundation of the problems characterizing organizations is poor communications. Hence, effective…
Communication shares ideas, thoughts and feeling with others. However, effective communication is contingent upon the context in which we live as well as the audience to whom we speak. For instance, communication has a huge role to play in the workplace as managers try to get the best out of employees. As managers soar to top management positions and roles change, many fail to upgrade communication skills. Personally, it is a place of isolation.…
In an age when the business environment is turbulent in terms of competition, new technologies political instability, workforce diversity, the need for good communication skills is being increasingly felt by mangers at all levels. The ability to communicate…