The Art of Communicating Effectively

“The Art of Communication is the Language of Leadership” - James Humes

Effective Communication is a key skill to becoming a good leader. It is not what you say but how you say it. It is more than just exchanging information. It is about understanding the intentions behind the information and being able to clearly convey a message that makes the other person feel heard and understood.

In this digital age, at workplaces, communication is shifting more towards online platforms such as Slack, Hipchat and other customized chat channels. The mode of communication is constantly changing and we have to quickly adapt to it. While communicating on these platforms are informal and faster, sometimes they could lead to misinterpretation if not conveyed succinctly. The use of emojis can play with how a person is feeling or reacting, it is not the same as a face-face conversation as it would be difficult to develop a connection with the other person on how they are perceiving what we are saying. No matter what tool you use to communicate, you still need effective communication skills.

Below are a few best practices that were discussed by the panelists.

7 Effective Communication Skills

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