A structure is an arrangement and organization of interrelated elements in a
material object or system, to have organized system. IMPORTANCE OF STRUCTURING: Better organised. Provides clarity in your thought process. Makes it easier for you to talk/write on any topic. Helps interpret and analyse a problem/situation. IS IT NECESSARY TO USE STRUCTURED COMMUNICATION EVERYWHERE? NO, it is not necessary to use structured communication everywhere. We can use it a workplace, institutions, organisations etc. to have effective communication. WHERE WILL YOU USE STRUCTURED COMMUNICATION? Giving directions to reach a destination to a new person. During interviews and written tests. Use structured communication at work for Project Updates. Presentations. Meetings. Email to senior team members or clients STRUCTURING-COMMON TOOLS 5Ws + 1H Detailed V/S Comprehensive, ETVX model. 5 Ws and H model Why (Reason). What (Purpose). When (Timing). Where (Place). Who (People) And How (Mode). DETAILED V/S COMPREHENSIVE Comprehensive means covering completely, broadly is said to be comprehensive. Detailed means paying close attention to all of the small particulars working on a task or project. ETVX MODEL ETVX The Entry-Task-Validation-Exit (ETVX) model views processes.
ETVX uses a simple technique of identifying the four important phases of any activity at a sub process level.