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Organizational Communication: The Most Challenging Task For Managers
Organizational Communication: The Most Challenging Task For Managers
Communication
The most challenging task for managers
Organizational Communication
Studies show that managers spend over
70% of their time communicating
If this is so, why do most managers identify
communications as their #1 challenge?
There is a big difference between doing it,
and doing it well
Organizational Communication
Organizational Communication:
Focuses on getting work done and meeting
organizational goals
Focuses on change and adaptation
Focuses on social aspects and motivation of
individuals
Organizational Communication
Six Opportunities for Miscommunication
Role of the communicator
Channel used
Content
Context
Organizational Communication
Do you hear what Im saying?
Use of multiple techniques, leads to
interference and misinterpretations
Influence tactics might affect what you hear