Communication Skills
Stephen King said
"The most important things are the hardest to say, because words diminish
them." If that is anything to go by, then it
behooves us to engage a working understanding of the “HOW”
to go about saying...
not just what we want to say, but what needs to be said. For that is a result oriented definition of what you call effective communication. The appropriate application of the above explained therefore is referred to as Good Communication Skills.
As Robert Frost said, “Half the world is composed of people who have something to say and can't”, and the other half who have nothing to say and keep on saying it. On the other hand, Mark Twain’s observation on the matter goes thus: "The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug." More interestingly, earths while British Prime Ministry, Winston Churchill opined that “If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack.”
not just what we want to say, but what needs to be said. For that is a result oriented definition of what you call effective communication. The appropriate application of the above explained therefore is referred to as Good Communication Skills.
If
you are either applying for a job or looking for a promotion with your current
employer, you will need to demonstrate good communication skills. The ability
to communicate both verbally and in writing with a wide variety of people,
maintain good eye contact, write clearly and succinctly, demonstrate a varied
vocabulary and tailor your language to your audience are all essential skills
that employers seek out. Good verbal and written communication means you can
get your messages across with less chance of misunderstanding.
Peter Drucker once said, "The most important thing in
communication is hearing what isn't said." Similarly, active
listening skills involve not only hearing but gaining and understanding
information. Listening is a basic requirement leading to fewer mistakes and a
greater understanding of the needs of employer and client. As your career
progresses, the importance of communication skills increases since as well as
creativity, people skills, and an aptitude for teamwork, the ability to speak
and write with clarity and conciseness is essential for managers. Amazingly,
the wise king Solomon, perhaps, meditating along these lines declared "Give me the gift
of a listening heart."
As Robert Frost said, “Half the world is composed of people who have something to say and can't”, and the other half who have nothing to say and keep on saying it. On the other hand, Mark Twain’s observation on the matter goes thus: "The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug." More interestingly, earths while British Prime Ministry, Winston Churchill opined that “If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack.”
Please note of utmost importance however, that employers
look for people who communicate well both verbally and in writing.
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