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DEFINITION
> Activity of conveying information. derived from the Latin word "communis", meaning to share requires a sender, a message, and an intended recipient. The communication process is complete once the receiver has understood the message of the sender. Feedback is critical to effective communication between parties.
NEED FOR COMMUNICATION

SURVIVAL CO-OPERATION
RELATIONSHIPS PERSUASION
PERCEPTUAL AND LANGUAGE DIFFERENCES. INFORMATION OVERLOAD. INATTENTION TIME PRESSURES DISTRACTION/NOISE EMOTIONS COMPLEXITY IN ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE POOR RETENTION
7CS OF COMMUNICATION
There are 7 Cs of effective communication which are applicable to both written as well as oral communication. These are as follows: > COMPLETENESS CONCISENESS CONSIDERATION CLARITY CONCRETENESS COURTESY CORRECTNESS
Awareness of these 7 Cs of communication makes you an effective communicator.
Completeness
A complete communication has following features:
develops and enhances reputation of an organization. cost saving Additional information wherever required. It leaves no questions in the mind of receiver. Better decision-making by the audience/ readers/ receivers . It persuades the audience.
Conciseness Concise communication has following features:
Time-saving as well as cost-saving. Avoids using excessive and needless words. Short and essential message in limited words to the audience. More appealing and comprehensible to the audience. Non-repetitive in nature.
Consideration Features of considerate communication are as follows:

Emphasize on you approach. Empathize with the audience and exhibit interest in the audience. Show optimism towards your audience. Emphasize on what is possible rather than what is impossible. Lay stress on positive words.
Consideration implies stepping into the shoes of others.
Clarity
Clarity in communication has following features:
It makes understanding easier. Complete clarity of thoughts and ideas enhances the meaning of message. Clear message makes use of exact, appropriate and concrete words.
Concreteness
Concrete message has following features:
It is supported with specific facts and figures. It makes use of words that are clear and that build the reputation. Concrete messages are not misinterpreted.
Courtesy Courteous message has following features:
Courtesy implies taking into consideration both viewpoints as well as feelings of the receiver of the message. Courteous message is positive and focused at the audience. It makes use of terms showing respect for the receiver of message. It is not at all biased
Correctness Correct communication has following features:

The message is exact, correct and well-timed. If the communication is correct, it boosts up the confidence level. Correct message has greater impact on the audience/ readers. It checks for the precision and accurateness of facts and figures used in the message. It makes use of appropriate and correct language in the message.
Guidelines for Effective Communication

Effective communication is a part and parcel of any successful organization. A communication should be free from barriers so as to be effective. Communication is a two way process where the message sent by the sender should be interpreted in the same terms by the recipient.
The characteristics of effective communication are as follows :

Clarity of Purpose: The message to be delivered must be clear in the mind of sender. Completeness: The message delivered should not be incomplete. It should be supported by facts and observations. No assumptions should be made by the receiver. Conciseness: It should not include any unnecessary details. It should be short and complete. Feedback: The feedback should be timely and in personal. It should be specific rather than general.
Empathy: Empathy with the listeners is essential for effective verbal communication. The speaker should step into the shoes of the listener and be sensitive to their needs and emotions. Modify the message according to the audience: The message should be modified according to the needs and requirements of the targeted audience. Multiple Channels of communication: For effective communication multiple channels should be used as it increases the chances of clarity of message. Make effective use of Grapevine (informal channel of communication): The managers can get to know the problems faced by the employees and can work upon it.

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NEED FOR COMMUNICATION

Awareness of these 7 Cs of communication makes you an effective communicator.

Conciseness Concise communication has following features:

Consideration Features of considerate communication are as follows:

Consideration implies stepping into the shoes of others.

Courtesy Courteous message has following features:

Correctness Correct communication has following features:

Guidelines for Effective Communication

The characteristics of effective communication are as follows :

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