Effective Communication

By Batool H. Alkindy 

             Effective communication is a skill requiring us to be clear in what we are trying to express. Being an effective communicator in our professional and personal lives involves learning the skills to exchange information with clarity, empathy, and understanding. 

Communication is a part of everyday life, whether we communicate in person via speech or on countless digital platforms via text or images. When we communicate effectively, the sender and receiver feel satisfied, we are exchanging ideas, thoughts, opinions, knowledge, and data so that the message is received and understood with clarity

The 4 basics of communication

:For communication to be effective, it must be

• Clear

• Correct

• Complete

• Concise

Four types of communication

communication skills will fall under four categories of communication

Written communication*

Writing is one of the more traditional aspects of communication. We communicate via email and messenger apps, as well as in more formal documents, like reports and white papers. Conveying information clearly and concisely are all important parts of written communication

Verbal communication* 

Communicating verbally is a way to share information. This can be informal, such as chatting with coworkers, or more formal, such as meeting. Taking time to actively listen when someone else is talking is also an important part of verbal communication. 

*Non-verbal communication

The messages you communicate to others can also take place nonverbally—through your body language, eye contact, and overall demeanor. You can cultivate strong non-verbal communication by using appropriate facial expressions, nodding, and making good eye contact. Really, verbal communication and body language must be in sync to convey a message clearly 

Visual communication

It means using images, graphs, charts, and other non-written means to share information. it’s a good idea to make sure your visuals are clear and strengthen what you’re sharing.

Benefits of effective communication

:In personal life, effective communication can lead to

Improved social, emotional, and mental health.*  

*Deeper connections with people you care about.

*New bonds based on trust and transparency.

*Better problem–solving and conflict-resolution skill.

:In the workplace, effective communication can help you 

Manage and build teams*

*Grow your organization more rapidly.                     

*retain employees

*Benefit from enhanced creativity and innovation

*Become a better public speaker

Build strong relationships and attract more opportunities for you or your organization*

The effectiveness of communication may be difficult to measure but we can say a person cannot live in life without achieving communication processes between himself and others and achieving the nature upon which Allah was created, which is to be social