Name  : Kurniawan Aji Prakoso

NPM    : 1910631060099

Class    : 3E

 

The importance of communication

 

Being able to communicate effectively is perhaps the most important of all life skills. It is what enables us to pass information to other people, and to understand what is said to us. You only have to watch a baby listening intently to its mother and trying to repeat the sounds that she makes to understand how fundamental is the urge to communicate.

Communication, at its simplest, is the act of transferring information from one place to another. It may be vocally (using voice), written (using printed or digital media such as books, magazines, websites or emails), visually (using logos, maps, charts or graphs) or non-verbally (using body language, gestures and the tone and pitch of voice). In practice, it is often a combination of several of these.

Developing your communication skills can help all aspects of your life, from your professional life to social gatherings and everything in between. The ability to communicate information accurately, clearly and as intended, is a vital life skill and something that should not be overlooked. It’s never too late to work on your communication skills and by doing so, you may well find that you improve your quality of life.

 

What If Communication Are Not Going Well

1.       You won’t get the support or tools you need to succeed.

A lack of communication will keep you with whatever resources you have. It’s up to you to know what you need to be successful in your job and communicate that need. One of the biggest ones is ongoing development of your work skills. You have to stay on top of what’s current (and ask for it) or you won’t stay relevant in your field. This happens a lot in dynamic industries such as technology.

2.       There’s a good possibility you’ll be misunderstood.

When you aren’t able to articulate your thoughts and ideas clearly, you put yourself at a big disadvantage. It’s much easier for people to misunderstand what you mean or your position on something if you lack communication skills. A lack of communication greatly increases the chances you will be misunderstood.

3.       You could get left out or misinformed.

People who are poor communicators or lack communication skills tend to be bad listeners. Bad listeners do not pay as much attention to what’s being said as they should. They also wind up interrupting a lot and jump to their own conclusions without really knowing what’s going on. Nobody likes to talks with someone who interrupts all the time and never really listens. After a while the only person they have left to talk to is themselves.

4.       lack of communication can giving a negative impression

Negative impressions are also one of the impacts that are actually very influential. People will become reluctant to reconnect with us because the message they will convey will not be well received. Poor communication can trigger this problem.

5.       can causes unnecessary conflict

Unnecessary conflict can certainly arise from a lack of communication. For example, a lack of communication might cause two colleagues to end up doing more work for a team project than necessary. Perhaps they thought the other person wasn't doing a certain task, so they took it on for themselves only later to find out that the other person already did it. This can cause tension on the team.

 

Factors Causing Poor Communication

1.       Not Confident

Communicators who are not confident, look very nervous, and so on, it is very difficult to make the audience feel at home listening to the communication done by the communicator. As a result, the message will become more difficult to capture and cause communion so it cannot understand the message well. Therefore, communicators should have sufficient confidence. Confidence can be honed by practicing or by increasingly communication.

2.       Proximity of Communicators and Communiques

The extent of communicator and communion relationships can hinder communication. For example, if you are just acquainted with someone and the person says some things that make you have to spend a certain cost or energy to do so, you will not be willing to follow it because you are worried about being deceived and so forth. In terms of group communication, the closeness of the group also has an effect, as we can read on the theory of group communication according to experts.

3.       Negative Perception

Negative perceptions of communicators will affect the reception of messages carried out by communion. Therefore, try to eliminate these negative perceptions, especially by showing good behavior. Thus the image of the communicator can be more positive. Surely only the image is good without having a really good value is also unethical because it can seem deceptive communion. So the point is, be a real good person.

4.       A lack of Knowing Leads to Negativity

When people don’t have the information or knowledge they feel they need, low productivity results. The reason is pretty basic, people tend to avoid situations in which they will be seen as not knowing, not understanding or not having expertise. No one wants to look like they don’t know what to do. And just about everyone has a fear, whether based in reality or not, of being embarrassed or mocked.

5.       Bad Interpersonal Relationships

How often do you see eyes roll? How much muttering do you quietly hear? When people don’t feel connected to each other, it opens up the door for misinterpretation, and for questioning motives and intent. The lack of feeling respected or listened to leads people to feel negated. When that happens, they often find ways to “push back,” even when they can’t do it openly or directly.

 

How To Solve Poor Communication

1.       Make communication a priority.

Take classes, read books, magazine articles or learn from successful communicators around you. Seek a mentor or coach.

2.       Simplify and stay on message.

Use simple, straightforward language. Remember that Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address was 286 words, about two minutes long.

3.       Engage your listeners or readers.

Draw your listeners and readers into the conversation. Ask questions and invite opinions. Solicit their feedback.

4.       Take time to respond.

After you’ve listened (and understood) take time to “draft” in your head what you want to say.

5.       Make sure you are understood.

Don’t blame the other person for not understanding. Instead, look for ways to clarify or rephrase what you are trying to say so it can be understood.

6.       Develop your listening skills, too.

The best communicators are almost always the best listeners. Listen without judgment and don’t be distracted by thinking about what you want to say next. Then, respond, not react.

7.       Body language is important.

Studies show that 65% of all communication is non-verbal. Watch for visual signs that your listener understands, agrees or disagrees with your message. And be aware that your body is sending signals, too.

8.       Maintain eye contact.

Whether speaking to a crowd or one-on-one, maintaining eye contact builds credibility and demonstrates you care about your listeners.

9.       Respect your audience.

Recognize your message is not just about you or what you want. You should sincerely care about the needs and the unique perspectives of those to whom you are communicating. One of the best ways to show your respect is simply by paying attention to what they say.