My Communication Skills
My Communication Skills
Charlotte A. Stanton
Com 321 Communications Theory
Instructor Durrani
April 1, 2013
Everyone communicates in one form or another. Communication is the elixir of life because it bonds us to one another, good and bad. There are so many forms of communication that no one needs to be alone unless that is their desire. Studying one 's self and understanding how you communicate is perhaps the most important thing we can do to grow. This paper reflects my thoughts on my communication skills, strong areas of communication, and areas that need improvement. This is a self study. Interpersonal communication, the relaying of information between two people or groups of people, is day to day interaction with others using language as the conduit for information. Information is important. As stated by Goldreich, Juba, & Sudan (2012), "Still, information has no value unless it has meaning, and so the question of meaning must be addressed whenever it cannot be assumed to be trivial" (para. 5). My interpersonal skills are varied as I love to talk and find it difficult, sometimes, to listen to others. Reading improves the vocabulary and so I try to read at least one hour a day. This also helps my comprehension skills. Listening is difficult for me if I do not like or respect the person speaking, and yet I believe all people should benefit from good manners and good communication skills. According to Smart & Featheringham (2006), Regardless of the content specialty—from accounting to information systems to finance—employers view effective communication as critical to an individual’s success in today’s competitive workplace. Most business degree programs require a business communication course to help students develop communication skills needed both in getting a job and in succeeding in the workplace. In addition to traditional writing and speaking proficiency, business communication courses should also stress
Charlotte A. Stanton
Com 321 Communications Theory
Instructor Durrani
April 1, 2013
Everyone communicates in one form or another. Communication is the elixir of life because it bonds us to one another, good and bad. There are so many forms of communication that no one needs to be alone unless that is their desire. Studying one 's self and understanding how you communicate is perhaps the most important thing we can do to grow. This paper reflects my thoughts on my communication skills, strong areas of communication, and areas that need improvement. This is a self study. Interpersonal communication, the relaying of information between two people or groups of people, is day to day interaction with others using language as the conduit for information. Information is important. As stated by Goldreich, Juba, & Sudan (2012), "Still, information has no value unless it has meaning, and so the question of meaning must be addressed whenever it cannot be assumed to be trivial" (para. 5). My interpersonal skills are varied as I love to talk and find it difficult, sometimes, to listen to others. Reading improves the vocabulary and so I try to read at least one hour a day. This also helps my comprehension skills. Listening is difficult for me if I do not like or respect the person speaking, and yet I believe all people should benefit from good manners and good communication skills. According to Smart & Featheringham (2006), Regardless of the content specialty—from accounting to information systems to finance—employers view effective communication as critical to an individual’s success in today’s competitive workplace. Most business degree programs require a business communication course to help students develop communication skills needed both in getting a job and in succeeding in the workplace. In addition to traditional writing and speaking proficiency, business communication courses should also stress
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