Group Communication Memo
interoffice memorandum to: BOB ACCOUNTANT
from:
PRECEDING MANAGER
subject:
GROUP COMMUNICATION
date:
October 21, 2013
Effective communication is necessary in any group setting. As a leader, it is vital to keep open communication among your subordinates and exchange ideas and collaborate to accomplish a common goal. Conflicts will arise within a group environment at any given time. Finding the best resolution to these conflicts by proper communication will help you succeed as a leader. This memo will give you a few examples of barriers that you may face regarding group communication and ways to overcome it.
Barriers
Communicating is not just the act of talking to your employees. Effective communication is when you are able to get your point across to your group. However, communication barriers occur for various reasons at any stage in the communication process. A few examples of communication barriers are:
Cultural Barriers - Diversity in the workplace is common in our modern society. The difference in race, culture, and religion can put a serious damper in group communication. Even the difference in work culture and work ethic can also affect how a group communicate.
Language Barriers - This barrier is not only caused by a person's native tongue. …show more content…
To be able to work successfully as a group, each member will have to rely and trust others to do their part. Even though professionalism must always be practiced in a workplace, friendship and respect among one another will help the flow of communication run more smoothly. As a new leader, your team may be intimidated and hesitate to talk to you when issue come up. It is best to let them know right away that you encourage communication and that you will always keep an open
from:
PRECEDING MANAGER
subject:
GROUP COMMUNICATION
date:
October 21, 2013
Effective communication is necessary in any group setting. As a leader, it is vital to keep open communication among your subordinates and exchange ideas and collaborate to accomplish a common goal. Conflicts will arise within a group environment at any given time. Finding the best resolution to these conflicts by proper communication will help you succeed as a leader. This memo will give you a few examples of barriers that you may face regarding group communication and ways to overcome it.
Barriers
Communicating is not just the act of talking to your employees. Effective communication is when you are able to get your point across to your group. However, communication barriers occur for various reasons at any stage in the communication process. A few examples of communication barriers are:
Cultural Barriers - Diversity in the workplace is common in our modern society. The difference in race, culture, and religion can put a serious damper in group communication. Even the difference in work culture and work ethic can also affect how a group communicate.
Language Barriers - This barrier is not only caused by a person's native tongue. …show more content…
To be able to work successfully as a group, each member will have to rely and trust others to do their part. Even though professionalism must always be practiced in a workplace, friendship and respect among one another will help the flow of communication run more smoothly. As a new leader, your team may be intimidated and hesitate to talk to you when issue come up. It is best to let them know right away that you encourage communication and that you will always keep an open