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Learn how to avoid common causes of communication breakdown in your team and workplace, such as assuming people communicate the same way, know what you want, or understand what's going on. Find out how to use different methods and styles of communication to ensure your message is received and understood.
- Fear of being caught. Fear is a powerful driver of human behavior. When I was a kid, my two brothers and I were told not to eat some cookies. But one of them did, and neither of them would own up to it even after some serious “discipline” from my mom.
- Fear of being wrong. Another thing that causes communication to break down is the fear of being wrong. “What if my concerns prove to be wrong?” “What may be the impact on my relationship with others if my information was incorrect?”
- Fear of losing power. Information is power, right? When I know something that you don’t, it gives me leverage, makes me more valuable, and may even provide job security.
- Fear of being punished. An employee of a nonprofit organization once said to me, “No one will tell the boss the truth because he doesn’t want to hear it and he punishes those who do.”
Jan 10, 2024 · Learn what communication breakdown is and how it affects business performance, productivity, and staff retention. Find out six examples of communication breakdown and how to avoid them with tips and tools.
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Oct 26, 2023 · We all end up in arguments, misunderstandings and hurt feelings. I want to help you prepare and handle communication with the 3 ‘shuns’ of communication breakdown: PrevenTION, RecogniTION & ReacTION. 1. Prevention. The best way to deal with communication breakdown is to prevent it in the first place.
Apr 11, 2024 · Learn how to overcome the challenges of effective communication in personal and professional contexts. Discover the common mistakes, strategies, and tips to improve your communication skills and avoid misunderstandings, assumptions, and biases.
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Mar 10, 2018 · Learn how assumptions, expectations, and outcomes can affect your conversations and relationships. Find out how to quiz your brain, expect the unexpected, focus on the present, separate opinions from commands, and release your tension.
Nov 14, 2023 · Learn how to recognize, prevent, and overcome communication breakdowns in the workplace. Find out the common causes, signs, and solutions for effective communication in teams and projects.
