Communication is the next BIG thing!
With so many other skills in the world like dancing or painting, why is communication so important? The simple answer is that as a society we CANNOT FUNCTION WITHOUT COMMUNICATION. Through learning a skill such as communication we can carry this skill through our personal and professional life.
How Personal should you get?
PERSONAL: Imagine for a minute that you are at a social gathering with people that you don't know. How would you start a conversation? Of course you would look someone in the face and start a verbal conversation. This is called INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION. "The term interpersonal communication, however, is generally reserved for two-person, face-to-face interaction and is often used interchangeably with the term dyadic communication." (Trenholm, S. 2011). Through learning the skill of Interpersonal communication you can have a conversation with anyone face to face.
How can you "professionally" communicate?
PROFESSIONAL: When it comes to your professional life it's important to learn how to communicate with fellow employees, clients, and bosses. The way you communicate with them can not only have an effect on your job but also the organization that you work for. This can be explained as, INTERDEPENDENCE. "Interdependence means that all the members within an organization are connected to one another. They share a common fate; what affects one part of the organization affects every other part." (Trenholm, S. 2011). Communication can be an integral part of your career and company.
Learning a skill like communication can follow you through your life. So take the time to learn about and perfect it.
References:
Trenholm, Sarah. Thinking through Communication for Ashford University, 6th edition. Pearson learning solutions. vital book file.
