Assumptions and
Expectations
When you assume listeners know what you are talking about, you are simply
asking for trouble. If, in fact, the listener is oblivious, the entire message may
be lost. It is best to know for certain that the listener is on the same page as
you so that you avoid anger and confusion when your message is not properly
acted upon. This is especially true in operations that may have employees who
do not speak English as a first language. People who come from certain cultural
backgrounds may be reluctant to tell you that they do not understand
something. Misguided assumptions may also lead to jumping to inaccurate
conclusions, which prevents effective communication. Where expectations are
concerned, we often get exactly what we expect to get. In other words, if you
expect very little from your employees because you think that they are basically
lazy and stupid, then that is exactly what you are likely to get.We communicate
our expectations all the time, whether we realize it or not. Communicating
high expectations will often result in high achievement on the part of your
employees.
Emotions
Emotions are a powerful force, but they have no real place in effective communication
at work. In fact, emotions may be one of the most difficult obstacles
to overcome, particularly the emotion of anger. Things said in anger tend to
bury the message entirely, leaving the listener only with feelings of anger, fear,
or anxiety. A good rule of thumb is to regain your composure before speaking.
Assumptions and
Expectations
When you assume listeners know what you are talking about, you are simply
asking for trouble. If, in fact, the listener is oblivious, the entire message may
be lost. It is best to know for certain that the listener is on the same page as
you so that you avoid anger and confusion when your message is not properly
acted upon. This is especially true in operations that may have employees who
do not speak English as a first language. People who come from certain cultural
backgrounds may be reluctant to tell you that they do not understand
something. Misguided assumptions may also lead to jumping to inaccurate
conclusions, which prevents effective communication. Where expectations are
concerned, we often get exactly what we expect to get. In other words, if you
expect very little from your employees because you think that they are basically
lazy and stupid, then that is exactly what you are likely to get.We communicate
our expectations all the time, whether we realize it or not. Communicating
high expectations will often result in high achievement on the part of your
employees.
Emotions
Emotions are a powerful force, but they have no real place in effective communication
at work. In fact, emotions may be one of the most difficult obstacles
to overcome, particularly the emotion of anger. Things said in anger tend to
bury the message entirely, leaving the listener only with feelings of anger, fear,
or anxiety. A good rule of thumb is to regain your composure before speaking.
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