The ability to communicate effectively is a trick learnt by many, but practiced perfectly by not too many. This is because for most communicating is simple process. However, it is not so, it a rather simple-complex-networking system that has varied undercurrents flowing between the speaker and listener/s.
Given here is an interesting list of communication skills that one should be awave of in order to better their ability to convey their valuable messages...
Taking responsibility for one's messages
Claiming ownership for one's messages
Preparing to listen
Encouraging the speaker to speak more
Reflecting on what the speaker has to say
Adapting to difference of opinions
Being open minded
Acknowledging differences
Assessing without being judgmental
Accepting feedback
Being assertive
Ability to share one's thoughts
Sharing one's feelings
Conveying to others a message without commanding or dictating terms
Being aware of the information coming in
Maintaining a communication wheel of conclusions, sense data,
emotions, impact and desire
Calm repetition to drive in a message
Addressing people by their name
Ability to explain a concept differently so that all those present understand it at their level
Ability to resolve conflicts so that it is a win-win for all
Ability to be concise and clear
Ability to convey thoughts in a focused and concrete manner
Ability to confront a situation without ruffling any feathers
Ability to convey with and empathetic statement
Ability to explain objectively without evaluating
Ability to provide specific details supported by concrete examples
Ability to monitor emotional reactions and filter out irrational thoughts
Ability to project oneself into the audience's point of view
