5 tips for more-effective business communication

Did The fate of the planet may not hang in the balance based on how well you communicate with employees and colleagues, but harmonious communication definitely will make work — and life — much more productive and pleasant.you catch the Sci-Fi flick, Arrival, with Amy Adams?  (If not, I promise not to spoil the ending.)

The movie, based on a short story, dramatically illustrates the importance of communication. In fact, just getting one word wrong can lead to dire consequences when you’re communicating with aliens.

 Adams plays a talented linguist determined to understand the strange creatures that unexpectedly arrive on Earth. More importantly, she struggles to find a mutual language that will enable two-way communication. In the process, she discovers the importance of discarding preconceived notions and conventional thought patterns.

Arrival is weird and fascinating, yet aside from the freaky appearance of the aliens, the story line is not all that different from many other stories: beings trying to understand each other and the dramatic consequences that follow when communication breaks down.

I’m not a linguist, but I have spent many years working with others to build a successful business. Effective communication is key to everything we do and accomplish together. Here’s a short list of what I’ve learned along the way.

Read the 5 tips for more-effective business communication on The Business Journal website.

standardMay 16Tom SalonekCommunication