Clearly and precisely sharing your ideas and knowledge lowers stress, boosts personal satisfaction and improves relationships with colleagues

Meetings, emails and video conferences are part of the daily routine in many companies. However, not all of them leave employees feeling the same way.

People often finish a meeting with the impression that certain things were left unsaid or that they failed to express themselves well. The same thing happens with an email.

To prevent this feeling, effective communication at work, that is, the ability to accurately convey information to others and to understand the message you receive, is essential. This is a very useful skill not only for the workplace, but for personal relationships as well.

Five benefits of effective communication

Clear and effective communication is beneficial for both the person communicating and the person on the receiving end. Here are five main ones:

It boosts productivity. Understanding tasks and responsibilities leads to a more efficient performance of our work. Clear communication with our colleagues makes it easier to achieve common goals.

It reduces stress. Receiving accurate information makes us feel more valued and acknowledged, which translates into less stress and anxiety.

It builds self-confidence. Communicating clearly with others and being able to express our thoughts makes us feel more confident. This builds our self-esteem and capacity to face new professional and personal challenges.

It stimulates creativity. Open and effective communication fosters creativity and innovation, which are highly useful tools in day-to-day life.

It fosters a sense of belonging. Effective communication helps you to feel connected to the company and to understand its vision and values. This sense of belonging has a very positive and beneficial impact.

To communicate effectively, use clear language, pay attention to what is being said and avoid gestures or expressions that show disinterest. Remember that body language conveys a lot of information about how we feel.

Clearly, effective communication improves performance, strengthens interpersonal relationships and fosters collaboration.

Sources:

La importancia de la comunicación efectiva en el entorno laboral. Oswaldo Vicente. Linkedin. April 2023

12 consejos para lograr una comunicación efectiva en el lugar de trabajo. Julia Martins. Asana. March 2024.

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