Have you ever experienced an issue at work and realized it was a lack of communication? Several times, lack of or poor communication is the root of the issue. Looking to my future in the HRD/OLP profession, I get asked what interest me about the field. While motivation and training and development are all pieces I have a major interest in, I feel without a strong understanding of communication, effectively executing measures for improvement are more of a struggle. While you may know what motivates an individual, do you know how to convey assistance and understanding?
I found this helpful article/blog on why effective communication in business is essential. This shows that no matter what route you take- training, managing, etc. if you don't practice good communication, you are missing a massive piece to the puzzle of success.
"6 Reasons Why Effective Communication Should Be a Focus in Your Business"--> http://aib.edu.au/blog/6-reasons-effective-communication-focus-business/
Hi Rebecca,
ReplyDeleteI really liked your RT. Communication is vital to the success of life, work, and relationships. I think communication and job performance go hand-in-hand. Poor communication can cause a snowball effect that increases employee stress and decreases job performance. This then leads to bigger problems when these issues are not addressed or resolved. Workplace communication can be a balancing act; finding the right approach to effectively communicate with everyone can be challenging. I think it is important for companies to have open communication policies and empower their employees. By doing so, job satisfaction would increase, quality of work would improve, and the overall morale of the company remains intact. The workforce is like a Rubik’s Cube full of personalities, and while we may be like-minded and gravitate to some, it is more difficult to navigate ourselves around others, bust just as important. Your post was insightful and a good reminder how essential communication really is!