H O W T O E F F E C T I V E LY C O M M U N I C AT E I N B U S I N E S S

B Y G E O F F R E Y B Y R U C H

I N T R O D U C T I O N• Communication is simply the

act of transferring information from one place to another.

• Although this is a simple definition, when we think about how we may communicate, the subject becomes a lot more complex.

• Your mentality and success rely purely on the idea of what your goal is for the overall conversation.

I N T R O D U C T I O N

• Within the business sector, communication is incredibly vital for day-to-day operations.

• To truly stand out with an employee, the manager or supervisor, needs to be clear, precise, and effective when talking, delegating, or presenting his or her ideas.

I N T R O D U C T I O N

• Below, you will find key tips to help aid your communication skills in the private sector.

• Following these helpful hints will allow you to leverage strong efficient, effective work while adding to a positive and cohesive work environment.

K N O W Y O U R G O A L S

• Whenever you talking, whether that is in a meeting with your team or one-on-ones with an individual, make sure you there is a point or goal in mind.

• Supervisors often find themselves rambling on and going off on a variety of different tangents if they are ill prepared for their presentations.

• To prevent this from happening, internalize your goals for the meeting or conversation.

B E P R E C I S E • Many people can often get

confused if you are not completely precise about what the task are.

• The best way to avoid this is to communicate very precisely, usually step-by-step, of what you want to see at the end of the day or end of the week.

• This gives the responsibilities on the individual who should at that point then execute.

B E A C C E S S I B L E • Many times throughout the day,

you will find a variety of problems or misunderstandings that can be easily resolved from a simple one-minute conversation.

• Being easily accessible for your team and co-workers will provide a sense of trust and support that people often need in order to succeed.

• Make sure you are positive and personable.

C R E AT E A N O N L I N E F O R U M T O S H A R E I N F O R M AT I O N

• For many companies and enterprises, having an online social network for which employees can communicate is an incredible tool.

• These social platforms, like Slack, Google Hangouts, or Skype allow people to engage and interact on various levels such as announcements, knowledge transfers, delegated task, meetings, etc.

• Utilizing this within the everyday operations can only improve your productivity. Make sure that the overall concept is used in a professional yet positive manner.

E M A I L E T I Q U E T T E S • When communicating

online, especially through emails, try and leverage the subject line.

• As stated before, be direct and to the point all throughout your email.