{"id":471,"date":"2024-07-27T11:17:23","date_gmt":"2024-07-27T11:17:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.growthspace.bg\/?p=471"},"modified":"2024-08-07T14:41:51","modified_gmt":"2024-08-07T14:41:51","slug":"komunikatziya-koyato-otvarya-vrati","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.growthspace.bg\/en\/komunikatziya-koyato-otvarya-vrati\/","title":{"rendered":"Communication that open doors: 5 aspects"},"content":{"rendered":"

Communication is one of the most fundamental aspects to focus on when it comes to recruitment, regardless of the positions in question. Whether we are referring to communication with candidates, or with our managers and colleagues<\/a>, or with clients. We\u2019ve all heard countless techniques that promise to turn us into communication experts. We\u2019re probably also familiar with various popular terms, such asnon-violent communication\u201c<\/a>, \u201eactive listening<\/a>\u201c, etc. There is high-quality literature on the topic that provides excellent, concrete steps and processes to follow. However, when our work requires daily interaction with people, it can be much more challenging to adhere to all these processes step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s impossible to be constantly on guard over every single word we say. What we can do, however, is establish principles for effective communication that we strive not to violate. Here\u2019s what that means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Characteristics of effective communication<\/h2>\n\n\n
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We can view communication as a powerful tool that not only opens doors but also helps us genuinely connect with people. At the heart of communication is the sending and understanding of various messages. For communication to be considered successful, we must be able to convey our own message while also listening to and understanding the other person\u2019s. If, every time we interact with someone, we strive to learn more about them and understand them, they are likely to respond in kind. This is the key to building trust in communication\u2014mutual understanding<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of the most important characteristics of communication that can help us understand both others and ourselves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clarity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our messages should be as brief and clear as possible. We should be able to explain what we want to share in simple words and be prepared to answer questions when they arise. There\u2019s no need to be overly wordy\u2014sometimes, in our effort to explain something in detail, we make it harder to understand. Just as it\u2019s important for our message to be conveyed correctly, it\u2019s equally important to ensure it\u2019s understood accurately. That\u2019s why it\u2019s always helpful to check if we\u2019ve been understood\u2014we can paraphrase what we\u2019ve said. It\u2019s also crucial to be sure we understand our conversation partner. If we\u2019re unsure, it\u2019s always good to ask follow-up questions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Awareness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s very important to know exactly what message we want to convey and why. If we ourselves aren\u2019t clear about the reason for sharing something or asking a question, we cannot be sure what message will actually be communicated. It\u2019s also crucial to be mindful of the timing and manner in which we deliver our message\u2014for example, it\u2019s not appropriate to start a long conversation when the other person clearly doesn\u2019t have time or isn\u2019t in the right frame of mind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s essential to be mindful of how we react to the different messages from our conversation partner\u2014what angers us and why, what triggers a response in us, and whether we can manage that reaction. For example, when we hear something we don\u2019t like, are we able to contain our anger, disappointment, or frustration, or do these emotions come across to the other person? What is it about them or their message that has triggered these feelings in us?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Non-verbal signals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Everyone knows that when we communicate, we should make eye contact. However, there are many other nonverbal cues that are often overlooked\u2014if we\u2019re interacting in person, we need to pay attention to body language: whether our posture is upright, whether we stand in an \u201copen\u201d position or with crossed arms, whether we invade the other person\u2019s personal space, or maintain a comfortable distance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the communication takes place online, it\u2019s important to avoid distractions and ensure that our facial expressions clearly show we are fully engaged in the conversation. When communicating by phone\u2014or in any other format\u2014we must pay attention to our tone of voice: whether we speak too softly or too loudly, what intonation we use, whether we sound calm and confident, and if we allow enough pauses between words. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to work on each of these components, because no matter what position we take or how appropriate our words are, the other person can easily sense if what we\u2019re saying doesn\u2019t match our tone. This immediately creates distrust. In most cases, however, no matter how much we focus on nonverbal communication, a large portion of the signals we send and perceive are unconscious. For this reason, it\u2019s essential to avoid letting a negative mindset influence our communication. So, what\u2019s the key to achieving this? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curiosity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Being curious\u2014this means showing genuine interest in the other person, trying to understand their perspective, way of thinking, and the reasons behind their behavior. When we approach communication with curiosity, we become intrigued by what we\u2019ll hear\u2014we ask questions, seek to understand deeply, listen attentively, and pay close attention to the details. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If we want our communication to \u201copen doors,\u201d it\u2019s important to let go of the idea that our perspective is the only valid one. Even if we don\u2019t agree with someone else\u2019s arguments, it\u2019s still valuable to understand how they arrived at them and what significance they hold for them. It\u2019s also crucial not to jump to conclusions. Even if we think we know or understand something about someone, we may very often be mistaken. It\u2019s essential to remind ourselves that when we don\u2019t understand something, we can always ask follow-up questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Care<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is where empathy comes into play. We can relate to the other person\u2019s sharing and situation in different ways\u2014both by mentally putting ourselves in their shoes and by sensing their emotions. The key, however, is truly being able to understand their perspective. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to show that we have heard and understood what has been shared with us. Our conversation partner needs to feel that their message is valuable to us and that we genuinely care about them. If we don\u2019t show true concern, this will quickly be noticed. We should also not overlook active presence in the conversation. Being actively present means dedicating our full attention to what is happening in the moment and not being distracted by external factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If we know what message we want to convey, are aware of our emotions and can manage them, and approach others with genuine interest and care, it\u2019s hard to go wrong in communication. By keeping these principles in mind and paying attention to these characteristics, we can build lasting and meaningful connections. <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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