Common Challenges And Methods Of Effective Communication

When you hear the word communicate many ideas come to mind. To some it brings thoughts of face to face conversations others think of internet based video conferencing. There are many ways to communicate with others in this day and age. Leaders have many tools and methods with which they can communicate with those around them. They must evaluate each situation to determine which method or methods will provide the desired result for what we are trying to communicate to their teams so they can avoid the confusion that comes when they choose the wrong communication method. (Gendron 2015) In this paper we will discuss several communication methods available to leaders and then look at what are some common challenges and barriers they face when

This method can be very effective when you have a common message that would be similar across a large group of people. Often times you will see leaders using this method to communicate a company vision or common held goals within an organization. As with verbal communication you want to ensure that the message is to the point and easy to understand. One of “the problem with (written communication) email is that it can be difficult to determine the tone. If (written communication) email is essential, such as for remote workers, then be clear and concise.” (Sunday times 2014) While preparing a written message you need to consider who will be reading this? How might they interpret the information? What questions might this message bring up? Using these questions you can craft a message that will clearly deliver your intended message. During one of my recent Human Resource Campaigns I utilized a prerecorded video that was distributed to the company explaining the new benefits that we were adding. Following the above method I was able to craft a video that helped explain and answer many of the questions people had about the new

You must actively work at understanding how your own background influences your communication methods and words that you use. With an open mind, leaders can adapt to the needs of those they lead with different cultural preferences and practices. (Milotich, M., & Hussain, 2014) The experiences, culture and beliefs each of us have will influence our perception of the message as we hear or read it. Becoming self-aware of these tendencies we can begin to address them when we are communicating with others. When I find myself questioning the message that a leader is delivering as “off base” or not “relevant” I begin to reflect on why I mught feel this way. Often times it is because my personal experience has led me to feel this way and not the intended