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Communication

What is communication? Communication is the sending and receiving of information and can be one-on-one or between groups of people, and it can be face-to-face or through communication devices. Communication requires a sender, the person who initiates communication, to transfer their thoughts or encode a message. This message is sent to the receiver, a person who receives the message, and finally, the receiver must decode or interpret the message. This sounds simple enough, but it is more complicated.

Language involves symbols and signs and is distinct to the culture that speaks and writes in that language. Effective collaboration requires a shared language and an understanding of common concepts. It’s also important to bear in mind that a receiver may interpret what the sender puts out differently than what the sender intended and that this is less likely if the two share the same culture and language.

Learn more ways to effectively communicate among the teams and make your workplace fun rather than bearable. Read and recognize ways of collaboration that can enhance your work relationships.