Essay On Elements Of Effective Communication

Elements of Effective Communication V. Akilandeswari*, A. Dinesh Kumar**, A. Philomin Freeda*** & S. Niranchan Kumar****

* Associate Professor of English, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Engineering College, Perambalur, Tamilnadu, India. Email: [e-mail]

** Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Engineering College, Perambalur, Tamilnadu, India. Email: [e-mail]

** Assistant Professor of Physics, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Engineering College, Perambalur, Tamilnadu, India. Email: [e-mail]

**** UG Scholar, Mechanical Engineering, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Engineering College, Perambalur, Tamilnadu, India. Email: [e-mail] Abstract:

The world is changing rather fast and the communicator has to keep pace with the change. However, there are certain elements in all effective communication and to communicate effectively these attributes are to be taken care of. The elements of effective communication can be discussed under several headings:

Clarity of Thought and Expression: The communicator must first know what he/she wants to convey and why. It is very much essential that he/she understands the purpose of his message. Communication without a clear objective amounts to groping in darkness like the seven blind men arguing the size of the elephant. The message should be clear in order to solicit effective feedback. Effective communication begins when someone thinks clearly. You should know what you want to communicate. And the better you know it, the more clearly you can communicate it. Clarity of thought and expression is central to effective communication. If you cannot think clearly; you cannot express yourself clearly. Never think communication is spontaneous; you have to make it happen. The major mistake in communication is to believe that is