Wednesday, March 29, 2017

COMMUNICATION SPECIAL..... Seven steps to talk the walk

Seven steps to talk the walk


Follow these tricks to communicate better with your colleagues and get the job done efficiently

Communication is key when you want to leave a good impression on your colleagues. To be liked by everyone, to crack that business deal or to bring that point across with conviction, you need to communicate effectively in an everyday office setup.
If more often than not, anxiousness gets the better of you, follow these tricks that'll ensure you act with propriety and confidence, helping you to cement that key work relationship.

Never say mean things in jest
Your work colleagues aren't all your friends. So don't even take a chance. Be polite and courteous. Don't unleash unwanted criticism on people. And if you're being told mean things, stay calm and confront that person later with your issues.

Greet sincerely
There's absolutely no excuse to not acknowledge a fellow employee or colleague or an acquaintance. You break the ice by greeting the person in most cases. And if you go wrong at the basic level, chances are people have already formed an opinion about you being a high-headed, snooty person. And sometimes, your image might turn out to be more important than your work.

Maintain eye contact
Don't let your gaze waver. Don't seem nervous. Take a deep breath and engage in a polite conversation. Treat the person you are talking to as a friend. You will be at ease and will make them comfortable too.

Smile
Smile Try hard, if it doesn't come to you naturally. Do it for no reason and then you will be able to do it without extra effort. And if you really want to know whether people like you, look around when you smile. The person who is fond of you might be looking at you.

Be attentive
Pay attention when the other person is talking. It's disrespectful to be on the phone or zone out or fake attention. To be taken seriously, you have to be interested and involved. Flighty behaviour might deprive you of a golden opportunity.

Help where you can
Offer small favours. And also seek them often. It helps bring people closer. They grow comfortable. Don't, however, go out of your way to get things done for people. That's not a healthy practice because it will eventually wear you out and make you look like you're trying too hard to be liked.

Hold your own
Always be confident. You have to take yourself seriously for people to get drawn to you. Show that you know what you're doing.

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