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What is communication?Communication is an art of transmitting information, ideas and attitude
from one person to another. Communication is the process of meaningful interaction among Human Beings.
The best idea, or suggestions, or plans cannot take form without communications
Communication can take many forms: Oral vs. writtenVerbal vs. non-verbal Interpersonal vs. organizational
What is interpersonal communication?
Do you picture the engineer as the nerd in the corner with the pocket protector?
Those days have passed. Engineering today means teamwork.The Thomas Edison mythology would not work
on problems like the Manhattan Project
Interpersonal communication Communication is divided into five levels
depending on the nature, scope and depth of interaction. These are as follows:
Passing CommunicationFactual CommunicationThoughts and IdeasFeelingsPeak Communication
Engineering CommunicationEngineers need to be able to communicate
thoughts, ideas, and plans to many other specialists in many different fields.
Engineers work in teams with people from different backgrounds.
Therefore, it is necessary to have a variety of communication skills.
Creativity in communication
One’s ability to break out of stereotyped reactions, to see beyond the set and accepted patterns.
Empathy in communication
Empathy is the quality that allows one to understand the mental and psychological status of the person.
Listening with a view to understand.
Next Class Presentation Topic
Why RESEARCHERS have to have strong command over communication and interpersonal skills? How the communication can help in their professional lives? How the interpersonal and communication skills make difference in their work environment?
Prepare a 5 minutes presentation.