Why Communication is Key
Communication is key to any good relationship, whether in professional or in personal for mutual understanding.
It may look easy to just tell the people how you feel and what you need, but it is not. Taking ownership over our feelings, getting them out in the open and expressing what you need in any kind of situation is one of the hardest things to do. So it is very important to achieve good communication Skills.
Communication skills a key for successful Career
When you want to succeed in your career, you need to know what you want and how to go after it. You can't do that without Good Communication skills. Being an excellent communicator you can land your first job and ensure a positive future. Because it can separate you from other applicants, help you to be a more effective employee and serve as a steeping stone for leadership responsibilities and career advancement
Successful people leave nothing undone. To them every detail matters. In many instances success is determined by interpersonal skills rather than technical skills.85 percent of job success is due to personality factors, by one's ability to effectively work with other people. Communication skills serve major role in this.
What are the elements of Communication Skills
When we are in college days, we know only communicating in English is Good communication skill which will satisfy the employer's expectation. It took few days to understand the truth once after into our career.
In broad communication skills can be divided into Two as Verbal and Non verbal.
As it is a vast topic and very essential skill for excellence in career, we will discuss more in detail about it.
1. Stay one step ahead
To give opportunity to the people to know how good you are at what you do and actually hear what you have to say, never lose your competitive advantage by aspects of your appearance or by behaviors.
Below are the factors for setting your stage before in to any tasks
Be completely present, never get distractions, be on time, be dressed appropriately, be informed, be interested in any situation, it may be a meeting, interview or discussion
It is always better to under promise and over deliver
2. Body language
When we are in discussion we mostly respond to the body language first then to the words. Always be aware of the boy language of yours even when you are walking inside the office room, arriving at a meeting.
Handshake plays big part in Body language
Your handshake must be firm to communicate about your confidence level. Always extend your hand immediately at the beginning and end of an interaction. Do stand when you are shaking hands. Make direct eye contact and smile when shaking hands. When you realize that you missed hands and the handshake was not good, make a comment like "Oh that wasn't very good handshake, can we don that again?". Keep your body leaning forward, do not lean back or put shoulder back. This gives an impression or arrogance.
- Material on Hand shake courtesy The confident Communicator book by Kim Zoller
2. Eye Contact
Eye communication establishes rapport, help others retain what you are saying, increases your involvement.
Make eye contact immediately when meeting a person. Maintain eye contact throughout discussion. Do not move your eye balls from one place to next when your are nervous.
When you answer and ask question maintain eye contact. Do not stare, it is not a sign of positive eye contact. Long slow blinks or keeping your eyes closed while speaking is distraction to others.
In this post we have understood about the importance of communication skills and non verbal communication skill part. Stay tuned we will learn more on communication skill in up coming posts