Most people can easily talk to others, but lack some of the small ideas that help to fully get their point across, especially while dealing with colleagues and clients.
Clean communication at the office brings more productively in a peaceful atmosphere. Obstacles that arise and negatively effect how the office talks can leave people frustrated and confused. Fortunately, most of the largest hurdles can be corrected with some fine tuning.
The following tips will help you to communicate better, both at work and in life –
1~ Listen. Listening is probably the most underrated tool for properly communicating. Instead of always thinking about what to say next, fully listen when someone talks. Use your body language to show that you are into the conversation and even ask questions so that you fully understand. Be sure to look the speaker in the eye.
2~ Remember Time. When you work on a deadline and are running behind, it’s very easy to snap at a co-worker that pops in for a visit. Keep your cool, and just tell the colleague that you are on a tight deadline, but as soon as you are finished, you’d love to talk to them.
3~ Be Concise. Remember that like you, everyone is short on extra time. Keep this in mind when you host a meeting – making your message brief and direct. Have things prepared beforehand and always start the meeting when you said that you would.
4~ Choose Delivery. Decide what the best method of communication works correctly for each situation. Sometimes an email will do, where in other instances, a face-to-face meeting or personal phone call is best so that your words come across just as you intended.
5~ Use Your Words. Always use your words to gain respect, help others and build your career. Avoid getting caught up in destructive situations, like gossip and negative remarks. Even if you have a disagreement with a colleague, be constructive and keep an open mind.
Offices work better together when all employees are on the same page and communicate correctly. It’s never to late to start using your skills to help pull everyone together for a more productive environment.
