communication differences in the workplace adjusting to american communication
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COMMUNICATION DIFFERENCES IN THE WORKPLACE
Adjusting to American Communication
Effective Communication Process
Listen to the six step process in the following video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6o3fxJ5Q_RU
Four Communication Styles
Controller – Wants just the facts Can be perceived as bossy and insensitiveExtremely goal oriented & motivated to get things done
Promoter-Lots of fun, likes to talk endlesslyThey are enthusiastic, curious & expressive
Source:http://www.maximumadvantage.com
Supporter-Calm, cool & collectedPatient, competent and steady workersDo not like conflictGood listeners & usually have many friendsLikes to avoid offending anyone
Analyzer-Likes facts & figuresSometimes slow to make a decision without enough infoLoves lists, charts, graphs, and figuresSometimes seen as pessimisticOften seen as frugal or economical
Communicating with someone with the opposite communication style????
Controller- • Get to the point• Set & clarify goals
and objectives• Give conclusions,
solve problems and talk in terms of results not methods
Promoter-• Talk in terms of
people and stories, use lots of examples
• Leave plenty of time for talk and social niceties
Supporter-• Don’t come on too
strong• Earn their trust in
small steps• Provide plenty of
reassurance
Analyzer-• Be well prepared when
with talking when this person
• Have plenty of facts & figures
• Answer all their questions
• Give them time to think & analyze information
Different Ways of Communication
• Intrapersonal
• Interpersonal
• Public• Mass• Small Group• Non-verbal
Source: www.ehow.com
Each type of communication occurs in several different contexts- for example:• Starting &
maintaining relationships
• Accomplishing specific task
• Disseminating information
Communication Descriptions
• Intrapersonal- communication with yourself
• Interpersonal- communication with others
• Public- speaking to an audience to inform or persuade
Source: www.ehow.com
• Mass- sending a message to many receivers at once.
• Small Group- 5-10 people communicate to accomplish a task or fulfill need for companionship or support
• Non-verbal- communication does not include words- people use their bodies & eye contact
Different Ways of Communicating - No Problem!
Differences present challenges in workplace
Communication styles and ways of relating to others – influenced by many factors-
One major factor- CultureHigh- Context vs Low-Context
Source: http://smallbusiness.chron.com
High-Context Communication- Eastern-based & some European cultures
• Relies on relationships-
• Use sublet & implicit messaging
Low-Context Communication- Western-European based cultures
• Relies explicitly on spelling out instructions, rules, directions and expectations.
• Important to follow instructions as given.
Communication Tools for Understanding Cultural Differences
Low-Context communicators with High-Context listeners be aware of:
• Nonverbal messages & gestures are important as what’s said
• Face-saving and tact are important- need to be balanced
• Building good relationship, is important, use creative thinking as alternatives to problem-solving
Source: www.beyondintractability.org
High-Context communicators with Low-Context listeners be aware of:
• “Hears” message as spoken, not always understand layers of meaning- Indirect cues
• Efficiency & effectiveness important to stay on task
• Direct questions & observations not meant to offend, but rather to clarify
Intercultural Communication requires time to learn how to communicate with
each other
Low-Context Communicator:
Direct
High-Context Communicator:
Indirect
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