Communication in the Workplace

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Communication in the Workplace

Inside and outside the workplace, communications exist. Communication is a part of our everyday life that occurs whether we intend it to or not. Each individual person has a particular style of communicating. These styles include both verbal and non-verbal approaches, and with so many styles of communication and several different personalities, it is easy to have discrepancies and misunderstandings that result in miscommunication. Being able to communicate well will help in many situations when it comes to business. Effective interpersonal, writing, and oral communication skills are vital in the professional environment. In this essay I will describe the different types of communication styles used in the workplace and how they are utilized.

Communication in the workplace will have many impacts on your career. The way you deliver a message affects whether people respond or dismiss the idea being presented.

Showing interest and concern in things that are important to co-workers helps to create positive connections that can be very helpful when dealing with work-related issues. Sensitivity to the issues and priorities of others, as well as finding a balance between the focus on work content and establishing and maintaining a social connection with people, are critical to successful communication in the workplace.

Interpersonal communication skills are necessary when working with people in different areas of a career. Your career may require you to address very diverse business issues. The field of diversity has gone beyond even culture and gender but also recognizes that different styles and approaches can be useful to have in any workplace. If you lack effective interpersonal skills, you may cause a problem larger than the one already on hand. Other interpersonal requirements may be the ability to work in teams to complete projects and assignments...