Communication Articles

Business » Communication | By Heather Hansen @ Wednesday, 8th August 2007 @ 6:28 PM

Of course you speak English - who doesn't? But how well do you speak this international language? Are you clear, concise and grammatically correct? Do people talk about you and the things you say? And are they talking for the right reasons? It used to be that just speaking English (at any level) was enough to open the doors of opportunity, but times are quickly changing. Most recent estimates place speakers of English as a fluent second language or additional foreign language at ov... more...

Business » Communication | By David Poulos @ Tuesday, 7th August 2007 @ 5:11 PM

Despite postal increases, paper price increases, regulations tightening for security and machineability reasons, direct mail is still the most effective way to reach a defined large scale audience, build sales and brand awareness, and move units. It is direct, it's accountable, it's relatively predictable and efficient, and it can be tested and refined to maximize results. For those just entering the arena of marketing, and for some seasoned professionals who are stuck in a rut ... more...

Business » Communication | By Casey Markee @ Tuesday, 7th August 2007 @ 5:05 PM

Many office etiquette trainers strongly urge that if you feel the need to include a "headline" or warning about content not being suitable for work or office in an email, then it would probably be best to use common sense and not put said content or unsuitable phrases in the email to begin with. This simple guideline is sometimes enough to keep internal business communications focused on the task at hand. But often, this basic instruction is not enough to make email between colle... more...

Business » Communication | By John Khu @ Thursday, 2nd August 2007 @ 12:21 PM

Do you have difficulty in starting conversation and maintaining the interests of the people you are speaking with? Or are you unable to convey your message properly among your co-workers or friends. Or you face a problem of not being able to interpret what the other person wants from you? Then do not worry as you belong to one of the larger group of people on this earth who need to improve communication skill. But wait! You should take steps to improve your communication. Improved communi... more...

Business » Communication | By Ajeet Khurana @ Tuesday, 31st July 2007 @ 9:46 PM

Business problems that pertain to today should be resolved by new-age solutions. One of the problems that the businesses of today are constantly trying to tackle is that of communication. Communication has been a problem since time immemorial. One never knew how a word or phrase might be twisted (either intentionally or unintentionally) and made to mean something else. Even in today's world, we cannot escape from the inevitability of misinterpretation. However, at least we have more ways in... more...

Business » Communication | By Ajeet Khurana @ Tuesday, 31st July 2007 @ 9:45 PM

Are we on the verge of bidding goodbye to paper? In recent times, we have witnessed the expansion in the use of the computer. The rise of the Internet was a phenomenon that most of us were unprepared for. Yet, in less than a decade it has spread faster than anyone could have imagined. It has resulted in the creation of a technologically savvy group of people. Today, lots of us have dumped our long exercise books and sheaves of paper for the ease of a computer screen. Pens and pencils are no long... more...

Business » Communication | By Ajeet Khurana @ Tuesday, 31st July 2007 @ 9:44 PM

Our reliance on technology is increasing constantly. In fact, the other day I read an article that talked about the setting up of video conferencing facilities in a hospital so that doctors and patients can keep in touch. The rise of technology has frequently been associated with the rise of a certain robotic-ness in our attitudes to life. Are we really turning into robots in human skin thanks to the rise of technology? That is the great debate. Yet, as the above-mentioned article suggest... more...

Business » Communication | By Ajeet Khurana @ Tuesday, 31st July 2007 @ 9:43 PM

These days, we rarely meet people who are untouched by technology. Unless one lives in a remote village, it is hard to not be touched by the power of modern modes of communication. Technology is the driving force of the world today. And one of its greatest contributions has been in the area of communication. The growth and popularity of the telephone has transformed lives immensely. It has added to people's willingness to migrate to other parts of the world. Even in places that have ... more...

Business » Communication | By Ajeet Khurana @ Tuesday, 31st July 2007 @ 9:39 PM

Different businesses have different needs. However, every business can benefit from effective communication. Without effective communication, even the most lucrative of businesses can go bankrupt. It is no surprise, therefore, that most business organizations spend so much time in conducting meetings and providing training to the employees. With the increasing dependence on outsourcing the various functions of a business, one cannot downplay the importance of communicating effectively. Th... more...

Business » Communication | By Ajeet Khurana @ Tuesday, 31st July 2007 @ 9:38 PM

Our old modes of communication are slowly becoming obsolete. Newer and newer developments in the field of communication are emerging. Communication has become far easier today than it ever has been. The bullock carts have been replaced by sports cars and jet planes. Real estate is being bought on the moon. The postal worker and his letters have already been replaced by the computer and email. In addition, landlines are now in a secondary position as compared to mobile phones. Times are ch... more...

Business » Communication | By Ajeet Khurana @ Tuesday, 31st July 2007 @ 9:35 PM

We all find ourselves wishing for timely notifications. Time is of the essence in today's world. Every single person finds himself locked in a battle against time. We are all constantly rushing from one place to the other. There really is no solution at present for the hundreds of commitments that we have to keep. However, this does not mean that we cannot make better use of our time. There are several ways and means that have made our lives that much easier. Thanks to the growth of ... more...

Business » Communication | By Juhani Tontti @ Thursday, 26th July 2007 @ 10:48 PM

When a home based business opportunity owner has a skill to share his best tips and experiences, he has a possibility to become an important operator in the networks. It is useful to understand that the Internet is a huge network, which includes countless amount of connections between people. In these networks the status of a single entrepreneur depends on how useful he is, i.e. how effectively he shares his experiences. A good saying says, that you have to give, before you can get... more...

Business » Communication | By Darryl Rosen @ Wednesday, 25th July 2007 @ 7:29 PM

What kind of manager are you? Do you want your people to be successful? Are you genuinely happy for your associates when they experience success, or are you always peering around the corner hoping no one is more successful than you? Are you secretly happy when they fail and get "egg on their face?" Why is it so difficult to be genuinely happy for the success of others? As children, we cheered for our teammates when they scored the winning run. With our own children we're a... more...

Business » Communication | By Hirini Reedy @ Tuesday, 24th July 2007 @ 1:30 PM

Your words create the fabric of your reality. They give voice to your thoughts. They can be like seeds lying dormant. Then suddenly they sprout and explode with emotional intensity. Sending shock waves of pain or pleasure flooding through the body. They can be ghosts from the past. Or the voices of angels that give us inner strength. Tell me, do you engage in positive mind-talk? Saying powerful words to yourself. Yeah right! We all need to be aware of the power of words. First, you need t... more...

Business » Communication | By Greg Giesen @ Tuesday, 24th July 2007 @ 12:04 AM

Over the years the term collaboration has lost some of its luster by becoming synonymously linked with words such as cooperation, synergy and teamwork. Although these words are each an important component of collaboration, they are not of equal value. Collaboration, as a term, is much more than simply a characteristic of an effective team; it a process unto itself. According Michael Winer and Karen Ray in their book, The Collaboration Handbook, "True collaboration is a mutu... more...

Business » Communication | By Suzanne Holman @ Thursday, 19th July 2007 @ 6:18 PM

Of course you want to have a positive outcome to an important discussion! But sometimes it just doesn't happen and you're not sure why. Let's look at five possible ways you may have been jeopardizing the success of a conversation. Each of these can have a huge impact on how the communication will develop. CANCEL THE APPOINTMENT AT THE LAST MINUTE What better way is there to show that you don't value the meeting you've scheduled? Setting a ... more...

Business » Communication | By David Burch @ Wednesday, 11th July 2007 @ 3:33 PM

According to Wikipedia, the primary benefit of a knowledge base is to provide a means to discover solutions to problems that have known solutions which can be re-applied by others, less experienced in the problem area. There are great knowledgebase products, but most require the investment of a lot of time and money. Most companies adopt one of two approaches. The first approach is to document everything in Microsoft Office files and file them away on a shared drive. The other approach is... more...

Business » Communication | By Saleem Rana @ Wednesday, 11th July 2007 @ 12:08 AM

Today's business writing style is less formal and far better. Clarity and brevity must take priority in our fast-paced, information-overloaded world. Remember the old days when people wrote to impress others rather than to communicate with them? Many writers used formal language and multi-syllable words that no one ever said out loud, like "notwithstanding" and "heretofore". Now only Lawyers talk like that. Here are five tips for better b... more...

Business » Communication | By Suzanne Holman @ Tuesday, 10th July 2007 @ 9:18 PM

I just heard an amusing story that illustrates how a lack of communication can create some real problems. A photographer for CNN was assigned to cover southern California's wildfires last year. He wanted pictures of the heroic work the firefighters were doing as they battled the blazes. When the photographer arrived on the scene, he realized that the smoke was so thick it would seriously impede, or even make impossible, his getting good photographs from the ground level. He requeste... more...

Business » Communication | By Faye B. Roberts @ Thursday, 5th July 2007 @ 3:39 PM

Throughout history, great speakers have effected the lives of millions of people. Today, throughout North America, motivational speakers inspire students to stay in school, say no to drugs, become leaders, and prepare for life after graduation. Adults are inspired by motivational speakers to follow their dreams, achieve their goals, or better their lives. Among other things motivational speakers help people succeed in their business, improve their relationships, develop a positive attit... more...