Unit 6 Discussion
In 2-3 paragraphs, respond to the following. Your initial post should be substantive and be supported by course concepts. Read and respectfully reply to your classmates‘ posts to create dialogue and further learning.
In context of the course chapters for Unit/Module 6, identify how interpersonal communication is an important skill that helps make managers effective. Describe how good communication or a lack of it may impact employees.
Be Inspired. (2018, April 19). The One Thing Only 1% of People Do | TRY IT FOR 21 DAYS and Success Will Come! [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/n6sTlukHLiA
Read Chapters 14, 15, and 16
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First peer below
An effective manager has good interpersonal communication skills because they make operations more efficient and teamwork possible. They allow employees to discuss problems and brainstorm where everyone feels heard and respected to share their ideas and views. Good communication is important for an organization’s culture to thrive. It can also come to the rescue when conflicts arise. Employees are able to communicate with each other to arrive at an amicable resolution to the conflict.
The lack of causes negativity, confusion, and constant conflict. It ruins the work environment, reduces productivity, and affects the bottom line of the organization. Poor interpersonal communication also irritates and confuses the employees and clients of an organization/business.
Good or bad, interpersonal communication has a direct and indirect impact on many areas of an organization/business.
The bottom line, communication is about understanding how it is mutually transmitted between a sender and receiver. If there isn’t a mutual understanding, then communication isn’t happening.
Second peer below
Communication. This is something we all use everyday to try to make our lives a little easier. Whether verbal or nonverbal, communication is a tool that helps us navigate our lives and helps us to get things done. When a person uses good communication skills, their thoughts are spoken clearly.
Managers must have great interpersonal communication skills. They must know how to communicate with their employees, and their customers. Managers must also realize which form of communication works best for their employees. The older generation that is still working might favor the traditional face-to-face method of communication. However, this new generation is all about technology. Most of them like to communicate via text or email. A manager with great interpersonal communication skills will know which way works best for their company. By managers being able to identify which method works best, it will help to ensure that all the employees are getting the information that is being put out. When a manager knows how to communicate properly, the employees will not have to question what the manager is saying or what it is they should be doing.
As I stated earlier, good communication skills can help a business run more smoothly. Everyone will know what to expect and how to get the job done. On the other hand, a lack of communication by the manager can cause employees stress and to get angry. I have first-hand experience of this. At the hospital I work at, one of the doctors wanted to use an instrument that he normally does not use. He communicated this to the manager who was supposed to let me know. Well, she did not. When it came time to do the case, I did not have what he needed. This caused me to be angry and upset with my manager. I had these feelings because by her not telling me what the doctor needed, it made me look unprepared and unprofessional in front of the patient.
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