Improving Effective Communication

The essence of communication, the types of communication, the function of communication, the obstacles of communication and especially the ingredients of effective communication are discussed in this article. Effective communication can only be realized when we as both, sender and receiver of messages, are willing to change certain habits.

The O J Simpson Case - The Impact of Race Communications - Nu Leadership Series

Examine how the notion of diversity has become a test-bed for social unrest. Learn what the OJ Simpson case did to America regarding racial harmony and communications. Nu Leadership is a column that explores the changing workforce and social environment as it relates to leadership development.

Instant Messages Don't Just Disappear

Instant messages don't disappear when you close the Sametime (or other) instant messaging window, not in the corporate world anyway. Just about all corporations back up their network systems' activity daily. What corporations do with instant messaging varies widely.

Making HR...the Most Lovable Profession

I feel that it is one love-hate equation, where some people love you and some hates you. In a crowd of more than two people you cannot expect everyone to love you…everyone to agree with you. That has never happened and will never happen. There will always be few people who will love you and few to hate you. Only thing that you can do is that by your work…by your behaviour…by your attitude…you can have more people to love you…to love your profession and hate you and your profession. To tilt this equation, Employees Love HR Professionals…Employees Hate HR Professionals, entirely depends on an individual, his style of working and his approach. Love-hate equation can be different in different company. No degree and no education can give you an assurance that all people will “Just” love you. You are MBA from Harvard, Oxford, London School of Business or IIM; you are certified by SHRM or CIPD; no institute can give you an assurance that your employee will always agree with you and will always love your work. As I said in one of my previous write-up…few people…just few people by their behaviour, work and attitude brings bad name for the organization, for the profession, for the community and for the country.

Office Chairs, Although They May Look the Same, the Differences are Important

As a seller of office chairs, I am frequently asked by my customers about computer chair designs and what posture is the best for sitting. Some of these workers have been given a very high-end ergonomic custom-made chair at their office and are wondering if there is really any difference between it and your standard task chair. Some people complain about the curvature of some guest side or reception lounge chairs at some office environments, finding themselves uncomfortable in minutes.

Memoir: Partial or Impartial

The reader of this memoir will surely discover that I never had any fixed aim of resigning from the job which I loved to do. My intention is not offend any one but to pay my last gratitude towards the organization.

Working With Dominant People

Dealing with dominant people can be difficult, but it doesn't have to be. It's not so much about managing them as it is about managing your own tendencies. The tendency of most people is to avoid dominant people and then complain to others. This does not work. Instead be clear, honest, and straight forward. An understanding of how dominant people function will help you gain influence.

Transforming Organizational Conflict Into Enterprise Growth

Occasional conflict is a fact of organizational life. There are a variety of reasons why it arises, many of which are normal and natural. However, left unaddressed and unmanaged, conflict will increase business risk and financial loss as well as reduce work performance quality. In circumstances of prolonged tension, employees’ vision becomes myopic and their view of the organization’s future (and their own future with the organization) becomes blurred. Shortsighted decision making and reactive defensive behaviors damage the company’s ability to achieve long-term goals. With all of these harmful ramifications of something that inevitably occurs in every organization, it behooves leaders to identify all current intrinsic environmental and behavioral factors that contribute to the periodic occurrence of disharmony. Only when you thoroughly and completely understand the systemic sources of disputes throughout your organization can you craft thorough, complete and enduring resolutions to conflicts that will at the same time strengthen the relationship bonds among all affected personnel.

The Boss From Hell - Dealing With The Monster

So your boss thinks 'patience' are people in hospitals and his idea of encouragement is a kick in the pants. He always has something critical to say. If you do a job well, he says nothing, but if you make a mistake, he blows up. You hate working for him and so does everybody else. How can you work with a boss like this and NOT be angry? Is it even possible?

The Recognition Factor

What's the one thing all people have in common. You might be surprised to learn what it is. When you use this in your business, your sales will skyrocket!

Ask a Simple Question, Get Everything But the Answer

Has it ever happened that you ask someone, what seems to be a simple question, and they don’t seem to be able to give you a straight answer? Do you wonder if you are not communicating clearly?

Mehrabian's Rule and Giving Feedback

In my last article I talked about the way communication is split into three sections, the words, the way they're said, and body language, and quoted Professor Albert Mehrabian's figures and findings.

Why Do We Have Conflict At Work? The Ubiquitous Position Description

What causes conflict in the workp?ace? Personality differences? Cultural differences? Role ambiguity? This article sets out an interesting perspective.

Workplace Communication – Is Your Language Clean?

Workplace communication is not always easy - have you had the experience of attempting to explain something to a member of staff and nothing seemed to be going in? Have you delivered an instruction to someone and they did the complete opposite? You may need to clean up your language!