David Garnier of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, notes that interpersonal communication is extremely important. In a team context where the goal is to understand others and at the same time make them understand you, interpersonal communication skills can literally decide the fate of the whole company. It all starts with recognizing its importance.
Just think about how communication can influence work relationships. How often it is the deciding factor one way or another? Interpersonal communication is also important when you work with people you have never worked before. After the initial, “get to know each other” phase, the group members will start to learn more and more about each other. In an environment where there are defined roles, conflicts are inevitable. The solution for those is, of course, proper communication.
Once again, the outcome will likely come down to the effectiveness of interpersonal communication between the two (or more) parties. This is more than team work, this is about an ability that can be learned. When one has developed this skill and becomes capable of having efficient communications, the whole working environment will benefit from it. When there is a habit of effective interpersonal communication in a work place, it is much easier to build a good team that will work together well.
David Garnier Nova Scotia, has worked in offices most of his adult life, often being in leading positions. As he notes, communication, and especially interpersonal communication skills are probably the most important qualities, skills that a leader can have.
Just think about how communication can influence work relationships. How often it is the deciding factor one way or another? Interpersonal communication is also important when you work with people you have never worked before. After the initial, “get to know each other” phase, the group members will start to learn more and more about each other. In an environment where there are defined roles, conflicts are inevitable. The solution for those is, of course, proper communication.
Once again, the outcome will likely come down to the effectiveness of interpersonal communication between the two (or more) parties. This is more than team work, this is about an ability that can be learned. When one has developed this skill and becomes capable of having efficient communications, the whole working environment will benefit from it. When there is a habit of effective interpersonal communication in a work place, it is much easier to build a good team that will work together well.
David Garnier Nova Scotia, has worked in offices most of his adult life, often being in leading positions. As he notes, communication, and especially interpersonal communication skills are probably the most important qualities, skills that a leader can have.
