Effective communication is a connection between people that allows for the exchange of thoughts, feelings, and ideas, and leads to mutual understanding.
People tend to take the communication process for granted, but in reality, communicating is actually very complex.
To improve the effectiveness of your communication, consider these basic principles:
1. The message sent is not necessarily the message received.
2. It is impossible to not communicate.
3. Every message has both content and feeling.
4. Nonverbal and paraverbal cues are more believable than verbal cues.
When people are aware of these principles and apply this information, they significantly reduce the likelihood of misunderstanding and conflict and increase the chances of successful and skillful communication.