We all at least once in our life tried to search for videos and articles about speaking fluently and somehow we are not able to put that habit in practice. So if you have a deep down desire to communicate with ease and leave an impact, this will be the ultimate guide you need.
Few days ago, I was conversing with an uncle who stays in my building and he is soon planning to retire. We had an interesting conversation, I’ll provide you with a jist..
Me: Hi Uncle, How’s the farewell coming together?
Uncle : (sigh) It’s fine but times are changing so rapidly and me being in a single job for 30 years doesn’t feel much rewarding.
Me: It’s no lesser accomplishment but out of curiosity You never thought about changing jobs?
Uncle : No, I don’t know how to communicate in English. Who will even risk it with me ?
( All these conversations took place in Hindi)
You may feel Why am I boring you with my building story but just like this uncle many of us have this perception that if someone is talking about communication it’s the eloquence of English.
Today I will provide you with 8 effective methods which you can apply in your workspace in your comfortable tongue.
But If you are someone who wants to improve English as a language .. Don’t worry, this is universal.
- Be a good listener.
“Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something.”
– Plato
If your colleague or boss is sharing some ideas and you have a better one, wait until they are finished and respectfully ask them before you add on to the discussion.
How to be a Good Listener ?
- Never interrupt someone speaking
- Don’t act when you’re listening to someone
- Listen with intent and intention
- Take notes if you need to
- If it was a helpful discussion, appreciate the speaker.
2. Non-Verbal cues are louder
It is a form of communication without using words, interesting right ?
People will intently observe things which aren’t being said but the way you are putting it forward.
How can we do that ??
- Body Language: The way you present yourself in the form of postures or gestures.
For eg, Don’t slouch in a meeting and listen.
- Appearance: Dress and look appropriately for the work. However, today’s work culture doesn’t keep a strict dress code. Make it a point to dress for your job, the way you dress shows your respect towards others.
- Proxemics: This is very essential in today’s time, respecting people’s personal space and time.
3. The THREE C’s
“Good communication is the bridge between communication and clarity.”
– Nat Turner
This is an interesting formula you can use; Clear, Concise, Considerate.
If you find it difficult to communicate with people, keep these three things in mind.
- Clear: If you want to give someone a message or address something, speak what you have to instead of blabbering or gossiping.
- Concise: The attention span of people is shrinking with time so before people start dreaming, you have to shoot your message.
- Considerate: Workspaces often ignore that people are beyond jobs. So, if one of your employees/colleagues is not active at work instead of making their life harder, be a friend.
4. Participation
- Actively try to socialize with people through gatherings or meetings.
- Be a part of your workspace.
- Feel belonging, this will help people to have more acceptance towards you.
- This is a louder form of Non verbal cue.
5. Use Humor Appropriately
- An offense is an offense.
- Humor is not awry but it should never be a direct attack on a person’s inferiority.
- Don’t use humor as a way to validate yourself.
- There is a right space and time to be humorous, use your skills wisely and you will be appreciated.
6. Positive Language
- Using positive language and focusing on solutions can transform your mindset and communication.
- Use constructive criticism and express optimism to inspire and motivate.
- Ensure your tone is encouraging to create a more productive environment.
- For eg, You have the skills to handle this; I trust your judgment.
7. Patience
- Patience is the key to successful communication and problem-solving.
- By practicing patience, we can better understand others’ perspectives, listen actively, and respond thoughtfully.
- This encourages open dialogue and collaboration.
- Patience also gives us the resilience to navigate setbacks and continue striving towards our goals.
- Growth and improvement if you cultivate such practices.
8. Mutual respect for everyone
- When you work in a company you are surrounded with all kinds of people.. Pune, Juniors, Seniors, Watchman and many more.
- People often change their behavior in accordance with a person’s social status.
- If you are one of those, then no matter how much you try to be a good communicator you will always come across as a rude and arrogant person.
9. Bonus tip : Learn English
- Though I said that communication doesn’t equate to language but never will I keep you in the dark.
- English is the language which has the potential to earn you your bread-butter.
- It will open up to a whole different world and you can access that world without hesitations or inferiority.
- Don’t learn it as a knowledge but as a language.
Conclusion
“Communication is the solvent of all problems and is the foundation of personal development.”
– Peter Shepherd
If you believe that communication is the words that leave your mouth then I hope your bubble bursts through this article. It is a combination of our whole personality.
Be an evaluator throughout your life, I repeat BE AN EVALUATOR, NOT CRITIC. A critic will be in the search of loopholes constantly and that’s not the right way to lead a healthy life.
We all have our shortcomings, so next time when you are approaching someone, I hope you are more genuine and considerate towards their lack and instead of growing as an individual, grow as a community.
Happy learning !
Reference Link :
https://asana.com/resources/effective-communication-workplace
https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/effective-communication-workplace
https://www.chrysos.org.uk/blog/top-10-tips-for-effective-workplace-communication