Effective communication is the process of exchanging ideas, opinions, knowledge, and data so that the message is received and understood with clarity and purpose.  when we communicate effectively both the sender and receiver feel satisfied.  Effective communication is important when communicating with others and both parties have a similar meaning to the message, listen carefully to what all has been said, and make the sender feel heard and understood.  In the business, context communication is effective if the information shared among the company employees contributes to the business’s commercial or personal  success. 

Effective communication includes not just the way you use the words but also covers several other skills such as non-verbal communication, the ability to understand your own emotions as well as of the other person with whom you are communicating, engaged listening, ability to speak assertively, etc.  

Often we think we are using effective communication but most likely you have zoned out when the conversation turns in the opposite direction of your thoughts.  We must also be aware of our tone and pitch (anger, nasty tone, aggression, making statements that appear final), when disagreeing, it’s okay to disagree but unacceptable to use a negative tone or pitch.  

What are some of the strategies you use when using effective communication?