The course serves as an introduction to the theory and practice behind many of today's communications systems.

(vii) Principle of the Constructive and Strategic Use of Informal Groups: The management must not hesitate in making a constructive and strategic use of informal groups; for ensuring and facilitating speedier communications in emergency situations. Incomplete reply leads to further communication and wastage of time. How often a manager should communicate with a subordinate or group of subordinates on the same subject? As with the voice, gestures should represent what is happening in the mind. Rather than saving, “dispatch this mail as early as possible”, it will be better if the manager says, “dispatch this mail latest by tomorrow evening”; because the word ‘early’ can have different meaning for the manager and the clerk.

One should use denotative words rather than connotative words.

The language and style of communication should match the level of understanding of the receiver. stream In order to be effective and meaningful, the managerial function of communication must be guided by the following principles: Communication must be such, as transmits understanding of the communication message to the recipient; as per the intentions of the sender. An advance communication carries with it the danger of ‘forgetting’, on the part of the recipient, while a delayed communication loses its purpose and charm, and becomes meaningless, when the right time for action on it has expired. Sign up to my free weekly newsletter and get more actionable tips and ideas for making yourself a better leader and a more effective communicator! For instance, while ordering for goods, one needs to make clear what is wanted, when it is needed, to whom and where it is to be sent and how the payment would be made. Consider the content and the overtones of the message. So please cooperate with us and work overtime.”.

1. Reciprocal communication – Both the communicator and communicate should participate in the communication.

Choosing simple language and using simple words in place of high sounding words.

Principles of Effective Communication – Clarity, Attention, Consistency, Adequacy, Timeliness, Integration, Informality, Feedback and Communication Networks In order to make the communication system effective, the following principles or factors may be followed: This will depend on the merits of each case. Workers will contact their supervisors rather than functional managers. 9. It just works. Communication, to be effective, requires continuous follow-up. The communicator should decide his tone of voice with reference to the content of the message.

Brevity 17. (d) Arrangements are to be made for prompt transmission of information to the needed areas.

In the written communication the sender can get the feedback by using appropriate means.

Effective communication is the key to mobilizing your employees behind a new vision. In contrast to being anyone’s “fault,” this is simply one of the ways the communication process can go off track. Start with safety and reduce threat. A communication can be made more effective if the spoken and written words are accompanied by appropriate charts, diagrams and pictures. Consistency should be maintained in sending messages. Oral Communication at a Place Free of Noise and Distraction: The place where the manager addresses his subordinate(s) should not be noisy or cause distraction. 2. And always ask from a place of genuine curiosity. (c) The communication channels should be straight forward and short, to minimize delays and distortion of information.