Unlike interpersonal communication, which is a conversation between two or more people; intrapersonal communication is communication with yourself, reflecting on your thoughts, and getting to know yourself better. This kind of communication is really important because it helps you process your feelings, make decisions, and influence how you see the world around you. It’s about having […]

Effective communication is the secret sauce underlying success in the professional arena. It forms one of the important skills that can shape up interactions-from an awkward exchange of words to smooth conversations, and from the dullest of meetings to engaging discussions. Whether you’re trying to impress your colleagues, charm your clients, or simply avoid those embarrassing foot-in-mouth moments, having strong professional communication skills can make all the difference in achieving goals. It is not all about eloquence in speech […]

Oral communication is one of the most important skills you can have, whether you’re talking to a colleague, giving a presentation or just having a casual chat. There’s a common myth, based on research by Professor Albert Mehrabian, that only 7% of professional communication is verbal, with 93% being non-verbal. While this statistic is often […]

Effective group communication is essential for teams to collaborate seamlessly on complex projects, ensuring that all members are on the same page and working towards a common goal. Whether you’re managing a small team or a large, distributed workforce, clear and purposeful communication is key. But with so many team communication tools available on the […]

Interpersonal communication is fundamental to human interaction, serving various purposes in our everyday lives. However, different communication styles are suited to other situations. One of the most important types in a business context is technical communication. It plays a key role in conveying complex information clearly and concisely, especially in industries such as marketing, coaching, […]

Effective communication plans are critical to any business. You need to describe your specific business messages and who should say them across business situations. This can help ensure your staff and stakeholders take your desired action. The result is that you reach your communication goals. The thing is, certain business situations crop up more than […]

You may express thanks at a daily standup or tag a thank you at the end of a work-related message, but sending an appreciation email to an individual employee to personally thank them can bring a smile to their face, and also benefit the business. A simple way or gesture of saying ‘we appreciate you’ […]

Did you know that effective communication is so important in business that even a group of penguins couldn’t function without it? That’s right, they communicate to hunt for food and survive in harsh environments. These penguins engage in transactional communication, reacting and adapting to each other in real-time. And if they can do it, so […]

Interpersonal communication is the process of sharing information, ideas, and opinions between two or more people. It makes teams bond stronger, get to know each other, and find solutions to problems if there are any. Effective communication and identification of nonverbal cues when having meetings or hot discussions are essential. We often try to hide […]

Do you remember when we were at school and had group projects? The idea was to work as a team and share ideas. This is where we first had a bit of a communication breakdown. Not everything was heard, and not everything was taken into account. It was tricky to share your thoughts unless you […]

Performance at work is crucial for companies to assess personnel productivity and monitor data on hard and soft skills, leadership qualities, and employees’ attitudes. Such analysis is helpful for both managers and the entire team. Here’s why: Indicators such as task complexity, resource expenditure, and deadlines are considered when assessing labor efficiency. For example, employees […]

Effective communication in the workplace is crucial; it’s the key to achieving goals and scaling your business with ease. Miscommunications can disrupt your operations and severely affect your productivity. Several factors may cause a lack of communication at work. You must identify these causes and take the necessary measures to improve communication. With better communication, […]

In today’s workplace, casually strolling over to a coworker’s desk for project discussions is becoming rare. Instead, real-time interactions are being replaced by asynchronous communication methods.  Even in the office, colleagues are often occupied and prefer messages through chat platforms. This shift towards asynchronous communication allows remote employees to stay connected without missing critical discussions […]

In childhood, we spend a lot of time playing, exploring and developing, but as we become older, responsibilities, chores, and professions take over our lives. While those are definitely important, it’s also critical to allow yourself some quality leisure time. Generally, a hobby is an activity that a person likes to engage in for pleasure […]

It doesn’t matter if you’re talking to your partner, your children, or your colleagues – proper communication is essential. It can also be difficult to get right.  The ability to convey your message can positively impact many areas of your life for the better but it takes practice. This collection of quotes about communication will […]

I’ll never forget the day I spent 5 hours in a meeting. Yes, you read that right: 5 hours! The worst thing was, at the end of that meeting we came to the same conclusion we reached during the first 5 minutes…Talk about this should’ve been an email… And plus, there was no food! Imagine […]

Teamwork makes the dream work — a cliche you would see on a tacky office poster — might sound lame but it’s very true. Humans are social beings, even more so when it comes to business. You can’t build or run it single-handedly. Heck, you wouldn’t even read this article if it wasn’t for the […]

They say COVID-19 has changed the world forever and business communication is no exception. Remote work is becoming a new normal making employees set up their home offices and bring all the work communication online. Whether we are communicating with our team at work or with customers and partners, nothing is the same any more. […]

Today, most of the employees are more concerned about their company caring about them or not. While some businesses are doing great to ensure employee happiness, others are not much inclined towards building a good relationship with their employees. They often lack simple human relations and a simple way of effective communication. Without an effective […]