Communication is the Key

What is communication according to you? or How important is it to communicate?

People often take a step back or do not wish to speak up even if they want to. This could alter the course of events for that individual, there is no point in going back and thinking "I wish I spoke about it".

For example: When we are at work, it is highly recommended that we establish that connect with our peers and leads/managers, this eliminates communication gaps, boosts our network and increases our ability to socialize. Positive things can only happen with effective communication. When we communicate, it gives us a clarity rather than remaining in a confused state.

There is nothing wrong in asking for clarifications, nothing wrong in failing at a task and seeking support to fulfill it, nothing wrong in trying different strategies. Its not right if we are not willing to express or communicate. We can communicate verbally or written such as through face to face interaction, calls, emails, chats, blogs, articles, vlogs, presentations etc

Here is a brief article which emphasizes on the 7C's of Effective communication-> https://www.dhirubhai.net/pulse/7-cs-effective-communication-examples-odell-dias/

The credit goes to Odell Dias for presenting each attribute with examples in the article

Here's something that we can do to break the ice with our peers at work:

1) Connect with your peers who completed their work anniversaries and ask them about their journey, its not something new...you can do it and you might learn something

2) Discuss about your progress at work with your mentors/ managers to understand where you are running behind

3) Ask for feedback and work on the areas which requires improvement

4) Participate in team meetings and present your learnings, this will encourage others to speak up

5) Acknowledge and ask questions if somethings not clear, there is nothing wrong in not being able to relate to a topic which is new to us.

Communication is the key to a better future!!