tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2055096434717786206.post6278340320144126263..comments2013-04-29T19:20:53.723-04:00Comments on Designing Minds: COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELYDivia.Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01503803358767821711noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2055096434717786206.post-76908965837936240442012-09-24T03:34:56.307-04:002012-09-24T03:34:56.307-04:00Hi Divia
I find it interesting how each individual...Hi Divia<br />I find it interesting how each individual can a interpret messages in various modalities. I found the email to be unclear and not very direct. I felt that the author was almost giving the recipient permission for being late with his report when the author stated that "I'm sure you had a long tiring day at work". I think that if she were a bit more direct, her sense of urgency would have come across loud and clear. Thus, she may have received an immediate response.<br />Thoughts?Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12010469341431067904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2055096434717786206.post-68342955515725369502012-09-23T20:59:46.977-04:002012-09-23T20:59:46.977-04:00Hi Divia,
Great post! I agree that each form of c...Hi Divia,<br />Great post! I agree that each form of communication can be interpreted differently and that social cues from a voicemail or a face-to-face interaction may be lost in the written form. I also agree with Krystle's comment that the effect of the voicemail seeming authoritative didn't cross my mind either when I heard it...but I can see how someone might interpret it that way. This just enforces the idea that it's important to know your audience and figure out what style of communication will get you your desired result from that person most efficiently. <br />Thanks :)<br />-Christineelhilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08956307762827648533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2055096434717786206.post-88392260684662815272012-09-23T20:29:29.777-04:002012-09-23T20:29:29.777-04:00Divia,
It is so interesting to me that not only a...Divia,<br /><br />It is so interesting to me that not only are there so many different ways of communicating, but how people perceive those messages can all be very different. In the voicemail message, you mentioned you thought Jane sounded authoritative and perhaps Mark's superior. That thought never even crossed my mind, I did not think that Jane would discipline Mark had he not finished the report quickly. It just goes to show how important effective communication is! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12082913226978129171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2055096434717786206.post-13950711804440349772012-09-21T14:33:26.317-04:002012-09-21T14:33:26.317-04:00Divia,
I am with you on everything that you have...Divia, <br /><br />I am with you on everything that you have stated. I also feel that the written format, which is the most formal, leaves the least amount of room for misinterpretation or forgetfulness. It should back up all forms of communications. Also, it is very important to keep in mind the audience, as everyone has his/her preference. It just so happens that my personal preference is in the form of written communication, but others really need a voice and/or a face/body language to put with the message. So, in order to be effective, a combination of forms should be employed. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17368140459080081236noreply@blogger.com