'Communication works for those who work at it!'

Communication is one of the most important skills anyone can have, in business and in life.  As individuals, we will be happier and more productive if we can improve our ability to communicate.  This post is decicated to that effort.  So join the conversation about communication by engaging in the activities below:

1) Go to http://communicationtheory.org/ and reflect on the following:

• What does 'communication' mean?
• Why do we communicate?
• How do we communicate?
• What are the general objectives of communication?
• What are the most important barriers to effective communication?

2) How much do you know about body language? Watch the following video and try to interpret the meanings of the gestures shown:

3) How can we resolve miscommunication problems/confilcts at the workplace? Go to http://tcbdevito.blogspot.com/2011/07/importance-of-communication-in.html#more and reflect on the writer's suggestions.  Suggest two more things you can do to avoid communication problems at work.