Communicating in the Workplace Importance of Effective Communication

Communicating in the Workplace

Importance of Effective Communication Cornerstone for establishing trust Cornerstone for new business and customer retention Increases productivity

What is Communication? The activity of sending meaningful information

What is Communication? You only communicate when the message you send out has been received and sent back to you so you know that it has been properly understood

Caution! Remember, the message must be received and sent back to ensure it was properly understood!

Communication Model

Non-Verbal VS Verbal Communication- Communication expressed through words Non-Verbal Communication- Wordless communication

Nonverbal Communication Hand Gestures Facial Expressions Touching Body Language Eye Contact Turning your back to the speaker What Other Ways Can You Think Of?

Non-Verbal Communication

Non-Verbal Communication

Non-Verbal Communication

Non-Verbal Communication

Non-Verbal Communication

Non-Verbal Communication

Activity Charades- A communication game where one party uses non-verbal communication to express a message to the recipient Instructions: Select a message from your marketing teacher that you will act out to the class. You must use NON-VERBAL communication. Absolutely NO WORDS!

De-Brief Students will respond on a piece of paper and submit before leaving: Communication defined Nonverbal Communication defined How can nonverbal communication be expressed in the workplace? What kinds of messages do you give your coworkers and employer through your ACTIONS?