COMMUNICATION

“Proper words in Proper places make the true definition of style” 

- Jonathan Swift (1667-1775)

DEFINITION :

“Communication is the transfer of information from one person to another person. 

It is a way of reaching others by transmitting ideas, facts, thoughts, feelings and Values."

– John W. Newstrom.

“it’s important to make sure that we’re talking with each other in a way that heals, not in a way that wounds." 

- Barack Obama, 44th U.S. President

FUNCTION :

"Nothing in life is more important than the ability to communicate effectively"

- Gerald R.Ford

  

PROCESS :

“Communication is the real work of leadership” 

-  Nitin Nohria

BARRIER IN COMMUNICATION :

1. Semantic Barriers 
2. Emotional or Psychological Barriers 
3. Organizational Barriers 
4. Personal Barriers
5. Filtering
6. Selective Perception
7. Information Overload
8. Emotions
9. Language
10. Communication Apprehension
11. Gender Differences
12. Politically Correct Communication 

“You can communicate without motivating, But it is impossible to motivate without communicating”

- John Thompson

“Communication is  really all anyone ever gets paid for ultimately and if you can not effectively communicate . . You will PAY . . Not get paid.”

 – Doug Firebaugh

“Words are the most drug used by mankind.”

 – Rudyard Kipling

“ The measurement of  communication is the response you get”

-  # Unknown

“Without credible communication, and a lot of it, employee hearts and minds are never captured” 

– John Kotter.

Feel Superior When You Are Speaking;

Feel Inferior When You Are Listening.