1、,WORKSHOP ON EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS,By Prem Chand,Objectives,Define and understand communication and the communication process List and overcome the filters/barriers in a communication process Practice active listening Tips to improve verbal and non verbal communication,What is Communication

2、?,COMMUNICATION IS THE ART OF TRANSMITTING INFORMATION, IDEAS AND ATTITUDES FROM ONE PERSON TO ANOTHER.COMMUNICATION IS THE PROCESS OF MEANINGFUL INTERACTION AMONG HUMAN BEINGS. ITS ESSENCES : PERSONAL PROCESS OCCURS BETWEEN PEOPLE INVOLVES CHANGE IN BEHAVIOUR MEANS TO INFLUENCE OTHERS EXPRESSION OF

3、 THOUGHTS AND EMOTIONS THROUGH WORDS & ACTIONS. TOOLS FOR CONTROLLING AND MOTIVATING PEOPLE. IT IS A SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL PROCESS.,What are the most common ways we communicate?,Spoken Word,Written Word,Visual Images,Body Language,Types of Communication,Downwards Communication :Highly Directive, from

4、 Senior to subordinates, to assign duties, give instructions, to inform to offer feed back, approval to highlight problems etc. Upwards Communications :It is non directive in nature from down below, to give feedback, to inform about progress/problems, seeking approvals. Lateral or Horizontal Communi

5、cation :Among colleagues, peers at same level for information level for information sharing for coordination, to save time. In modern business environment communication extends beyond written or spoken words to listened word. Visual dimension added by T.V., computers has given to new meaning to comm

6、unication. COMMUNICATION NETWORKS Formal Network : Virtually vertical as per chain go command within the hierarchy. Informal Network :Free to move in any direction may skip formal chain of command. Likely to satisfy social and emotional needs and also can facilitate task accomplishment.,HIERARCHY LE

7、VEL,Upward Comm.,Downward Comm.,Horizontal Comm.,The Communication Process,SENDER (encodes),RECEIVER (decodes),Barrier,Barrier,Medium,Feedback/Response,Barriers to communication,Noise Inappropriate medium Assumptions/Misconceptions Emotions Language differences Poor listening skills Distractions,Hea

8、ring Vs Listening,Hearing Physical process, natural, passive Listening Physical as well as mental process, active, learned process, a skill,Listening is hard. You must choose to participate in the process of listening.,VALUE OF LISTENING,Listening to others is an elegant art. Good listening reflects

9、 courtesy and good manners. Listening carefully to the instructions of superiors improve competence and performance. The result of poor listening skill could be disastrous in business, employment and social relations. Good listening can eliminate a number of imaginary grievances of employees. Good l

10、istening skill can improve social relations and conversation. Listening is a positive activity rather than a passive or negative activity.,Always think ahead about what you are going to say. Use simple words and phrases that are understood by every body. Increase your knowledge on all subjects you a

11、re required to speak. Speak clearly and audibly. Check twice with the listener whether you have been understood accurately or not In case of an interruption, always do a little recap of what has been already said. Always pay undivided attention to the speaker while listening. While listening, always

12、 make notes of important points. Always ask for clarification if you have failed to grasp others point of view. Repeat what the speaker has said to check whether you have understood accurately.,ESSENTIALS OF COMMUNICATIONDos,ESSENTIALS OF COMMUNICATIONDONTs,Do not instantly react and mutter somethin

13、g in anger. Do not use technical terms & terminologies not understood by majority of people. Do not speak too fast or too slow. Do not speak in inaudible surroundings, as you wont be heard. Do not assume that every body understands you. While listening do not glance here and there as it might distra

14、ct the speaker. Do not interrupt the speaker. Do not jump to the conclusion that you have understood every thing.,How to Improve Existing Level ofCOMMUNICATION?,IMPROVE LANGUAGE. IMPROVE PRONUNCIATIOON. WORK ON VOICE MODULATION. WORK ON BODY LANGUAGE. READ MORE LISTEN MORE AVOID READING OR WATCHING

15、OR LISTENING UNWANTED LITERATURE, GOSSIP, MEDIA PRESENTATION ETC. INTERACT WITH QUALITATIVE PEOPLE. IMPROVE ON YOU TOPIC OF DISCUSSION, PRACTICE MEDITATION & GOOD THOUGHTS. THINK AND SPEAK. DO NOT SPEAK TOO FAST. USE SIMPLE VOCABULARY. DO NOT SPEAK ONLY TO IMPRESS SOMEONE. LOOK PRESENTABLE AND CONFIDENT.,Improving Body Language - Tips,Keep appropriate distanc