Communication Skills.....(7)

You can become responsible for YOUR COMMUNICATIONS by doing the following:

~ Be brief and clear in your conversations and written communications(because everybody busy).

~ Be honest and kind

~ Take a positive approach in every aspects.

~ Put as many of your communications in writing as possible.

~ The 'Accept No Verbal Orders' system can help you.

~ If your writing skills are weak,improve them.When you master these skills,your superiors will notice.

~ Learn to give good presentations.This is a skill that marks a good,promotable supervisor.

~ Give your complete attention to those who communicate with you.

~ Eliminate unnecessary jargon.If you use too much jargon,you can annoy the people you want on your side and risk not being understood.

~ Don't be discouraged when communications fail for reasons you can't control.By making a conscious effort to improve,you'll learn what works and what doesn't.

~ Strive to be a great communicator,then teach others and make life easier for yourself.