My understanding of effective communication has deepened since the beginning of this course and I have now more regard for the importance of effective communication. I have learnt that using the correct method of speaking, writing and other forms of communication can not only achieve what we want but also may be able to bring us things we do not expect. For instance, immeasurable things like human emotions and relationships may be put on better ground when miscommunication is eliminated when the message is put across clearly. The most vital skill I learnt in this module is the importance of using simple language to get the message so that it is easily understandable by many.
During the course, I felt there could have been more initiative on my part to interact with my classmates and communication with my group members. Both my group members are not locals and I believe this resulted in some communication difficulties and we had to put in a lot of effort in trying to explain to each other our ideas and opinions. This provided an excellent learning ground as in the workplace there are different kinds of people with different background and we would have to learn to understand each other.
Thank you, Candice, for your reflection. I appreciate it.
You’re right in suggesting that because your group members are not locals, your communications challenges have been greater. This might have something to do with personality as well. In fact, in other classes, I have students from various countries who communicate **a lot**. For me, personality is the key. But can people be “taught” to communicate more?
By: Brad on April 22, 2009
at 2:27 pm
I did comment, but it disappeared! Ouch! Censored or what?
By: Peet on April 25, 2009
at 1:46 am
I’m so sorry! I didn’t approve it yet. Now it’s up!
By: candicetay on April 25, 2009
at 11:28 pm