Perils of Social Networking

Perils of Social Networking

Jessica Brooks

DeVry University

Perils of Social Networking

Communication is a vital and integral part of our daily lives. Many forms of communication happen without us ever realizing it. That is how embedded it has become in to our daily routine. There is a large difference however between communicating, and communicating effectively. Many people devote years to studying how to become better at communication. There are three primary methods in which communication can be improved. The first and perhaps seemingly most obvious way to improve communication both personally and professionally is to give facts instead of presenting vague information. This may sound easy enough but it can be more difficult than one would imagine. Communication is all about asking sure two parties are on the same page with each other. Using facts helps establish this. Another way to improve communication is to present efficient and concise information. Sometimes it is not always what you say but rather how you say it. Delivery can be key in communication and determines whether someone truly absorbs the message or not. Ensuring the correct delivery system is vital, as is making sure the speaker stays on point and delivers the message clearly and effectively. A third way to improve communication is to ensure that any and all expectations are clear. Many times a response from the audience or members is needed or wanted, and this too is an important message to get across. Once the message is delivered, what next? Make sure the audience knows what expectations if any now rest with them. This will ensure that moving forward all members will be operating on the same level of understanding. Communication can be trickier than one might imagine, but there are specific tools that can help ensure communication is implemented more effectively. It is a learned skill that takes time to master, but once mastered it easily becomes habit.

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