http://ezinearticles.com/?cat=Business:Workplace-Communication EzineArticles.com - Trusted By Millions as The Source For Quality Original Articles http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ How many hours do you spend in the office everyday? And how many days in the week do you stay in your workplace? And if you've been working for years, well, imagine how much of your life you've literally lived in the office. Do the math-how many hours has it been, or days, or years since you've been a regular office "dweller". Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:25:43 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Office-Socialization-Means-Lesser-Stress-and-Better-Work&id=2548252 http://ezinearticles.com/?Office-Socialization-Means-Lesser-Stress-and-Better-Work&id=2548252 With today's technology, the generation gap is getting fairly wide. There are many different types of workers in the workforce today with different levels of technical competence. If you look closely enough, you may find someone in your company where anything beyond snail mail is witchcraft. Then you have the GenY folks who have grown up with instant messaging, text messaging, Facebook accounts, and all sorts of social media expectations. When attempting to build a work environment that speaks to everyone, there needs to be something that your entire workforce buys into. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:01:47 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Bridging-the-Communication-Generation-Gap&id=2527288 http://ezinearticles.com/?Bridging-the-Communication-Generation-Gap&id=2527288 One of the most important skills you can have at work is your ability to communicate with your clients, co-workers and managers. This article suggests effective practices for communicating at work in a professional and dynamic manner. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:21:00 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Communicating-at-Work&id=2264381 http://ezinearticles.com/?Communicating-at-Work&id=2264381 An impending change makes the people from the boardroom to lunchroom anticipate the worst. The actual reason is the destructive management style of managers who intentionally or unintentionally sabotage the spirits of employees. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:53:51 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Workplace-Issues-Get-Feedback,-Act-on-it-Immediately&id=1390688 http://ezinearticles.com/?Workplace-Issues-Get-Feedback,-Act-on-it-Immediately&id=1390688 One of the most frequent challenges I hear from professionals is, "My boss won't listen to my ideas. I see lots of opportunities to make the company more successful, but every time I approach him/her, I get immediately shot down. How do I get him/her to really listen and accept my proposals?" Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:21:24 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?5-Easy-Steps-to-Powerful-Communication&id=2546220 http://ezinearticles.com/?5-Easy-Steps-to-Powerful-Communication&id=2546220 People who fail to manage and deal with aggressive behavior have developed serious health problems such as strokes, heart attacks, suicide, migraines, escalated stress levels, insomnia, and terrifying nightmares. You need to "stick up for yourself" in an assertive manner, which you'll learn how in this article, otherwise you will put your mental and physical wellbeing at risk. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:58:04 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Manage-an-Aggressive-Boss-With-These-Effective-Communication-Skills&id=399973 http://ezinearticles.com/?Manage-an-Aggressive-Boss-With-These-Effective-Communication-Skills&id=399973 A simple thank you can become profound recognition by following a three-fold method of giving thanks. The steps are described here. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:54:45 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Changing-Corporate-Culture-A-Three-Step-Process-of-Recognition-and-Praise&id=2541733 http://ezinearticles.com/?Changing-Corporate-Culture-A-Three-Step-Process-of-Recognition-and-Praise&id=2541733 We have opportunity to change lives daily by the words we say, or don't say to one another. Sometimes we get so caught up in doing "great things" that we forget to do the little things that truly make us great. Many years ago, I decided to make a habit of stopping men on elevators or in other such casual circumstances and making positive comments about their appearance (when appropriate, of course.) I've come to become quite a connoisseur of men's ties! It is amazing how many of them smile kind of sheepishly and then tell me that no one else has ever said anything to them about it before. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:51:08 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Changing-Corporate-Culture-How-Well-Do-You-Give-Compliments?&id=2541702 http://ezinearticles.com/?Changing-Corporate-Culture-How-Well-Do-You-Give-Compliments?&id=2541702 Contradictory criticism or instructions can lead to confusion and can increase the possibility of something going wrong. Similarly, if contradictory instructions are given as to the handling of hazardous materials, the possibility of danger is greatly increased. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:02:18 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Workplace-Mobbing-and-Accidents&id=2538654 http://ezinearticles.com/?Workplace-Mobbing-and-Accidents&id=2538654 Is coping during workplace mobbing possible? Once the situation degenerates to the level of "mobbing" the best option may be to look for another job. However, there are ways you can differentiate normal or constructive criticism from negative or harassing criticism. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:02:07 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Coping-During-Workplace-Mobbing&id=2538650 http://ezinearticles.com/?Coping-During-Workplace-Mobbing&id=2538650 When Debbie Quintana started an association to try to help her industry in the down economy, she encountered an unexpected negative attack on her reputation. Debbie is the CEO of Gourmet Gifts, a gift basket company that creates and delivers unique, affordable gift baskets. I spoke with her after she and Operations Manager Dawn Riley reflected about how Debbie's creative response turned the attack into an advantage, and set a great example for others. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:47:04 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Turn-a-Personal-Attack-Into-Competitive-Advantage-Three-Lessons-From-a-Successful-Entrepreneur&id=2537688 http://ezinearticles.com/?Turn-a-Personal-Attack-Into-Competitive-Advantage-Three-Lessons-From-a-Successful-Entrepreneur&id=2537688 We all stand to benefit from ongoing communication skills training. This is because communication skills are one of the most vitally important sets of skills a person can ever hope to acquire, in both personal and business relationships. Also, with so many forms and styles of communication possible, and so many unique personality types in any cross section of people, having good communication skills is arguable a fairly broad, ambitious goal. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:47:52 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Communication-Skills-Training-Primer&id=2516186 http://ezinearticles.com/?Communication-Skills-Training-Primer&id=2516186 You just had to miss work that day and it was beyond your control. Your Boss is giving you a hard time. You try to explain, but your boss hardly lets you talk. There's something you can do to make your boss less mad and more understanding. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:24:49 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Your-Family-Comes-First?-Ease-the-Tension-Between-Boss-When-Missing-Work-For-Serious-Family-Issues&id=2489634 http://ezinearticles.com/?Your-Family-Comes-First?-Ease-the-Tension-Between-Boss-When-Missing-Work-For-Serious-Family-Issues&id=2489634 You can use story telling to help communicate your own vision for the company. When employees hear about the dream that you have for making the business successful, told eloquently through an elaborate tale, they will begin to create a mental image of exactly what their role can be in that plan. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:36:54 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Storytelling-For-Business-Inspiring-and-Motivating&id=2534014 http://ezinearticles.com/?Storytelling-For-Business-Inspiring-and-Motivating&id=2534014 So, you've heard that there's something special about Generations X and Y, and that they're not going to act predictably in the workplace, or that there are generation wars going on that are disrupting the American workforce. You might be wondering if understanding Generation X and Y and Baby Boomers is the next big management skill. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:02:15 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Understanding-Generation-X-and-Y-and-Baby-Boomers-in-the-Workplace&id=2532210 http://ezinearticles.com/?Understanding-Generation-X-and-Y-and-Baby-Boomers-in-the-Workplace&id=2532210 We say "yes" or "no" to a message or a person long before we have time or information to process things rationally. Here are three ways to increase the chance you get a "yes" and meet your goals for gaining commitment or influencing others. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:54:14 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Increase-Your-Credibility-With-Three-Tips&id=607000 http://ezinearticles.com/?Increase-Your-Credibility-With-Three-Tips&id=607000 Do you have an accurate picture of the credibility that others assign to you? If not, you are vulnerable to receive a shock. Could you have the same kind of problems as Don Imus? Read this article to protect yourself. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:16:56 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Do-Others-Rate-Your-Credibility?&id=606970 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Do-Others-Rate-Your-Credibility?&id=606970 Communicators who are masters of persuasion know they need to make a connection in any conversation. Here's a powerful technique to help you make a connection. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:16:33 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Increase-Your-Persuasion-With-Mirrors&id=650615 http://ezinearticles.com/?Increase-Your-Persuasion-With-Mirrors&id=650615 The credibility people assign is one of the key factors that lead to your success or your failure. Your credibility is based on an interplay of five elements. This article will explain the five elements and steps you can take to improve on each one. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:15:51 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Definition-of-Credibility-Why-You-NEED-to-Care&id=635251 http://ezinearticles.com/?Definition-of-Credibility-Why-You-NEED-to-Care&id=635251 The skill of communication, in the workplace or elsewhere, is one of the most valuable skills you can have. Great communication in the workplace on your part can level the playing field and give you a leg up in your organization. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:51:34 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Communication-The-Workplace-Equalizer&id=2507915 http://ezinearticles.com/?Communication-The-Workplace-Equalizer&id=2507915 Almost everyone in corporate America (and beyond) can relate to having to deal with a boss or another organizational leader who lacked self-awareness. Leaders who are oblivious to their own negative impact on colleagues derail organizational effectiveness. This article shares your alternatives for dealing with the situation, plus 10 tips for giving your boss the feedback. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:38:16 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Deal-With-a-Clueless-Boss&id=2507328 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Deal-With-a-Clueless-Boss&id=2507328 The standard patterns of communications are chain, wheel, star, and all-channel, each of which can influence the speed with which decisions are made, their accuracy, and ensuring that the key stakeholders have a satisfactory outcome based on the decision. The chain can be seen to represent the hierarchical pattern that characterizes strictly formal information flow (from the top down) in military and some types of business organizations. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:25:50 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Organizational-Management-Organizational-Communications&id=2524565 http://ezinearticles.com/?Organizational-Management-Organizational-Communications&id=2524565 All over the world, people are thinking, speaking, reading and writing in different languages, and the number one of those languages isn't English. So while you are reading this right now, chances are there are non-English speakers who are translating it so that they can read it as well. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:06:36 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-the-Use-of-Translations-Can-Help-to-Overcome-Communication-Barriers&id=2506743 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-the-Use-of-Translations-Can-Help-to-Overcome-Communication-Barriers&id=2506743 Most employees know how difficult it is to work for an intimidating manager. It is frustrating. It makes employees feel inferior and, gives them a feeling of inadequacy. Employees want these feelings to go away so they can have the power to be all they can be rather than let the intimidation inhibit their performance. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:49:54 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Five-Steps-to-Deal-With-an-Intimidating-Manager&id=2502501 http://ezinearticles.com/?Five-Steps-to-Deal-With-an-Intimidating-Manager&id=2502501 Why not admit it --- conflict is tough to deal with. If you look at conflict in another way -- as a basic human condition, and a productive one at that -- you just might learn to like the problems you have at work. Here are two suggestions to help you look at on-the-job conflict as a healthy development. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:21:38 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Unlocking-Horns-With-Co-Workers&id=2522003 http://ezinearticles.com/?Unlocking-Horns-With-Co-Workers&id=2522003 Women who bully other women employ a different strategy than men. Male bullies scream and shower their targets with tirades whereas female bullies prefer sabotage, backstabbing and gossiping. It is not easy to spot a bully in the workplace. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:03:39 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Bullies-at-the-Workplace&id=2499846 http://ezinearticles.com/?Bullies-at-the-Workplace&id=2499846 You can't avoid it... You have to face it... Here are 20 rules for keeping office politics civil. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:18:35 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Rules-For-Office-Politics&id=2516966 http://ezinearticles.com/?Rules-For-Office-Politics&id=2516966 Having qualified staff, a clean salon and adequate product supplies and salon equipment are all very important for a salon establishment. However, nothing is more important than developing relationships with your customers. If customers do not feel comfortable, they will take their business elsewhere and you do not want that. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:17:46 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Nail-Technicians-Welcome-Successful-Communication-For-a-Salon-Business&id=2517302 http://ezinearticles.com/?Nail-Technicians-Welcome-Successful-Communication-For-a-Salon-Business&id=2517302 One of the seven deadly sins listed by Mohandas Gandhi was politics without principle. Playing corporate games with principle represents taking the high ground. Here are five games that frequently occur in business organizations, with suggestions for how to wend your way through these moral issues. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:13:32 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Office-Politics-Successful-Tactics-For-Five-Games&id=2516954 http://ezinearticles.com/?Office-Politics-Successful-Tactics-For-Five-Games&id=2516954 There's always one or two of them at work. They can take a perfectly good Friday and make it seem like a Monday with their ability to magnify problems, while rarely, if ever, contributing to a solution. They are difficult co-workers, and you can't get rid of them. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:34:39 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-a-Pain!&id=2516491 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-a-Pain!&id=2516491 A good meeting is a very effective way of using people's time. It enables fast and effective communication between a group. However, many meetings are simply ineffective and a lot are a serious waste of time. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:00:29 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?7-Tips-For-Conducting-a-Successful-Meeting&id=2455338 http://ezinearticles.com/?7-Tips-For-Conducting-a-Successful-Meeting&id=2455338 Small talk is one big deal -- an important part of building business relationships. Almost any topic is up for grabs so long as it's not malicious, derogatory, inflammatory or indiscreet (what's left, you ask?). Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:38:33 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Small-Talk-in-the-Big-World&id=2515089 http://ezinearticles.com/?Small-Talk-in-the-Big-World&id=2515089 Arrogant peers, as your colleagues, possess a prideful and unearned lack of humility. If it didn't affect your work, you could ignore these people or just avoid them. Arrogant colleagues, however, does interfere with your work and here are some helpful tips. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:28:48 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Dealing-With-Arrogant-Peers-in-Your-Organization&id=2514910 http://ezinearticles.com/?Dealing-With-Arrogant-Peers-in-Your-Organization&id=2514910 Your boss has a certain amount of power over you as you do over your subordinates, but it's supposed to be different with your peers. You're supposed to be on the same level. You're supposed to pull together as a team and help each other. In the real world, some colleagues just pretend to do this. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:19:32 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Dealing-With-Deceitful-Colleagues-in-Your-Organization&id=2515010 http://ezinearticles.com/?Dealing-With-Deceitful-Colleagues-in-Your-Organization&id=2515010 Your customers are tempted to include your business in their cost-cutting efforts. Act now to offer extra value, adopting a method that won't cost you more. In fact, it often reduces overhead. Two rival businesses are using it. How to become a "must keep" service or product provider - even in a down economy. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:45:53 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Keep-Clients-From-Leaving-in-a-Dire-Economy&id=2512630 http://ezinearticles.com/?Keep-Clients-From-Leaving-in-a-Dire-Economy&id=2512630 How to not harden yourself against apparently humorless people, perhaps even open them up. Like scent, humor has extremely offensive or captivating effects on us, depending on the kind. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:49:12 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Humorless-People-Affect-Us&id=2511308 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Humorless-People-Affect-Us&id=2511308 Here's the key emotional cues that cause us to pay attention. After all, you can attract, sell, lead or get respect or appreciation if you can't first get their attention. Right? Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:40:41 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Even-If-They-Did-Not-Intend-To,-Get-Them-to-Recall-What-You-Say&id=2511042 http://ezinearticles.com/?Even-If-They-Did-Not-Intend-To,-Get-Them-to-Recall-What-You-Say&id=2511042 Rather than escalating into bigger conflict when face with difficult behavior or worse, see how to sidestep or resolve conflict or work around it - even demonstrating how to keep cool while under fire. Imagine! Someone's difficult behavior is an opportunity for you to show your innate decency... Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:32:58 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-to-Do-When-That-Jerk-Does-it-Again&id=2510953 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-to-Do-When-That-Jerk-Does-it-Again&id=2510953 Here are some effective tips on how you can make your business communications more powerful and more impacting: Anticipate the questions of your readers. Start by listing all the possible questions that... Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:59:05 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-Writing-5-Amazing-Business-Communication-Tips&id=2468940 http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-Writing-5-Amazing-Business-Communication-Tips&id=2468940 Are your team meetings productive & successful? What should managers and employees do or not do to ensure healthy communication and productive meetings? Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:07:05 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Team-Meetings-Healthy-Communication-and-Productive-Meetings&id=2499961 http://ezinearticles.com/?Team-Meetings-Healthy-Communication-and-Productive-Meetings&id=2499961 Drama is "any obstacle to your peace and prosperity." A more "corporate" way to define drama is anything that hampers the mission or the productivity of the company. If you want to stop the drama and increase productivity you must learn how to identify the resistance. Three ways resistance manifests in the workplace is complaints, excuses and regrets. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:39:11 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Run-Your-Office-With-No-Complaints,-No-Excuses-and-No-Regrets&id=2503993 http://ezinearticles.com/?Run-Your-Office-With-No-Complaints,-No-Excuses-and-No-Regrets&id=2503993 Though they didn't meet in the NBA finals, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James had a different, unexpected sort of conflict near the end of the season. Their contrasting responses to setbacks under pressure point to an important lesson about losing and leading that applies to the workplace. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:36:23 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Leading-After-a-Loss-A-Lesson-From-the-Other-Kobe-Bryant-Vs-LeBron-James-Conflict&id=2503489 http://ezinearticles.com/?Leading-After-a-Loss-A-Lesson-From-the-Other-Kobe-Bryant-Vs-LeBron-James-Conflict&id=2503489 Business communication refers to the type of communication used within and outside an organization with the aim to promote a product or a service or to rely information to employees and suppliers. Here's how you can make your business communications more effective... Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:59:06 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-Communication-How-to-Make-Your-Work-Communications-More-Effective&id=2466255 http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-Communication-How-to-Make-Your-Work-Communications-More-Effective&id=2466255 Even though our society has written language and sophisticated technology to communicate with more people, more quickly and in different geographical places simultaneously, the purposes behind the stories remain the same. The stories are there to help us make sense of the world and our place in it, and to share it with those who, by necessity or invitation, are in our circle. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:57:00 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Power-of-Storytelling&id=2499749 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Power-of-Storytelling&id=2499749 When was the last time your company had a checkup? Ensuring healthy communication in the workplace boosts productivity and employee morale. This article gives 10 important keys for your company's success. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:05:08 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Workplace-Communication-10-Keys-For-Healthy-Communication&id=2499250 http://ezinearticles.com/?Workplace-Communication-10-Keys-For-Healthy-Communication&id=2499250 Technology and media have been great tools for the world to come closer. They have made individuals of various countries, states, ages, ethnic groups, races, languages and religions to coexist in a way that we could only dream of some years ago. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:26:15 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?5-Steps-to-Improving-Your-Intercultural-Communication-Skills-As-an-Independent-Service-Professional&id=2485641 http://ezinearticles.com/?5-Steps-to-Improving-Your-Intercultural-Communication-Skills-As-an-Independent-Service-Professional&id=2485641 It's normal to react angrily when a colleague is hostile to you. Everybody experiences this scenario at least once in business. Now you have a choice. How are you going to use this anger and hostility when you have to deal with these two personality types? Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:42:04 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Dealing-With-Angry-and-Hostile-Coworkers&id=2484906 http://ezinearticles.com/?Dealing-With-Angry-and-Hostile-Coworkers&id=2484906 Today's smart phones are both a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, they certainly have made business communications easier and faster. On the other hand, people have almost become lost in them. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:03:23 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Smart-Phone-Etiquette-How-Smart-Are-You?&id=2484698 http://ezinearticles.com/?Smart-Phone-Etiquette-How-Smart-Are-You?&id=2484698 One of the common mistakes people make when designing a change program is assuming that if a person is a team leader, supervisor or senior manager they should naturally know how to communicate face to face with their teams. However communication skills are rarely one of the key competencies that is taught or measured by organizations. There is however a very easy way to ensure that there is structure and content that make it very easy for managers at all levels to follow. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:47:51 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Cascade-Messages-Via-Managers-to-Employees&id=2484516 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Cascade-Messages-Via-Managers-to-Employees&id=2484516 Everywhere you look these days the focus in Human Resources and Employee Communication is managing change within organizations. But most of these programs fail to achieve their objectives. During bad economic times the focus is usually on providing coaching on understanding the emotions people go through during change, helping employees deal with the complex emotions of watching colleagues leave, communication strategies that utilize management hierarchies to communicate face to face with their teams on what is happening next in organizational restructures and so on. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:11:09 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Managers-and-Supervisors-Are-Not-the-Best-Communicators-During-Times-of-Change&id=2484538 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Managers-and-Supervisors-Are-Not-the-Best-Communicators-During-Times-of-Change&id=2484538 Are you someone who is employed for a small business or owns one? Have you already considered starting or becoming employed for a corporation that is not too large? People who work for an organization, especially a small one that involves regular customer contact, must possess strong communication skills to create customer satisfaction and increase their odds for job retention and advancement. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:41:55 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Use-Effective-Communication-For-Your-Small-Business&id=2493844 http://ezinearticles.com/?Use-Effective-Communication-For-Your-Small-Business&id=2493844 Are you getting the results you need from your email communications? Are your recipients even reading them? In this sensational information-packed article, we'll look at some of the most powerful techniques you can use to get results with your emails. As an added bonus, we'll also explore 7 easy writing techniques that will make your communications clearer, more powerful, and effective in getting what you want. Sound good? Let's go! Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:36:43 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Writing-Effective-Emails-How-to-Write-Powerful-Emails-That-Get-Results&id=2484092 http://ezinearticles.com/?Writing-Effective-Emails-How-to-Write-Powerful-Emails-That-Get-Results&id=2484092 We've all had them. There's no escaping it. Toxic co-workers are everywhere, no matter what industry, how big or small the organization, or the company's culture. Everyone defines "toxic co-worker" in their own way. I define it as them withholding needed information, being uncooperative, overly sarcastic, derogatory, backstabbing, hypocritical, passive-aggressive. I'm sure I'm forgetting some important ones, but you get the idea. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:24:48 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Toxic-Co-Workers-Six-Great-Ways-to-Be-Immune-to-Toxic-Co-Workers&id=2480998 http://ezinearticles.com/?Toxic-Co-Workers-Six-Great-Ways-to-Be-Immune-to-Toxic-Co-Workers&id=2480998 We often hear about the importance of good communication whether that be professionally or personally and the emphasis on this is usually from the point of view as the communicator or how one should present an idea or a sales pitch. However, listening has a vital role in any circumstance and your success or failure in promoting yourself can easily be pinpointed on how receptive you are to the other party. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:09:52 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Effective-Listening-Skills-For-Business-and-Personal-Success&id=2483783 http://ezinearticles.com/?Effective-Listening-Skills-For-Business-and-Personal-Success&id=2483783 Most people in the US are Christian Based or do indeed, have some religious belief system, as only 1-2% are actual atheists and under 15% of the folks could be considered agnostic. Sometimes, Christians get a little over zealous in their business communications and use biblical quotes that include God, or Jesus. This can become a problem in business communications. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:00:21 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mentioning-God-Or-Putting-Biblical-Quotes-in-Your-Business-Correspondence,-A-No-no!&id=2480452 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mentioning-God-Or-Putting-Biblical-Quotes-in-Your-Business-Correspondence,-A-No-no!&id=2480452 To be successful in business, you want people to be drawn to you. In this day and age of instant information and quick change, you can't rely on your unique idea or product to draw in your clients since it will be copied soon enough. So you must be approachable and likable. How can you help your staff, prospects, clients and vendors feel that way with you? Here are a few ideas: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:46:24 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Enjoy-Your-Business-Relationships&id=2471199 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Enjoy-Your-Business-Relationships&id=2471199 What kind of mess have we gotten ourselves into? With the ever-growing need to telecommunicate, instant-message and email, are we losing the art of conversation? Is the existence of nuance on the brink of extinction? Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:43:55 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Communication-Conundrum-To-Tweet-Or-Not-to-Tweet&id=2479557 http://ezinearticles.com/?Communication-Conundrum-To-Tweet-Or-Not-to-Tweet&id=2479557 Stress, simply put, is a person's natural reaction to the demands and pressures of everyday life, both in the workplace and in our personal lives. Appropriate amounts of stress can stimulate and motivate all of us into action. This in itself is not a harmful or dangerous thing; indeed it is quite necessary. However if the demands and pressures we face are too great, or are prolonged, the stress we experience can become harmful. In this difficult economy, workplace stress is a very real occurrence Stress in the workplace reduces productivity, increases management pressures, and makes people ill in many ways, evidence of which is still increasing... Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:05:42 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Recognise-and-Deal-With-Stress-in-the-Workplace&id=2393910 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Recognise-and-Deal-With-Stress-in-the-Workplace&id=2393910 Even as recent as a few years ago, the use of IM by employees in the workplace were strictly prohibited by supervisors and managers. However, once business owners began to realize the power behind instant messaging as a communication tool, they learned that it may be more that just a waste of company time. IM can actually increase productivity, employee team cohesion, and the efficiency of communication. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:04:41 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Development-of-Business-Instant-Messaging&id=2473474 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Development-of-Business-Instant-Messaging&id=2473474 There are so many sellers today who are struggling to connect with their target market through their marketing communications (ads, sales letters, web content, etc.). The good thing is that you don't need to be one of them. Here are some of the best tips to make your marketing communications more effective and more impacting... Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:59:04 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Marketing-Communications-Tips-For-Effective-Marketing-Workplace-Communications&id=2458112 http://ezinearticles.com/?Marketing-Communications-Tips-For-Effective-Marketing-Workplace-Communications&id=2458112 When it comes to workplace success, just exactly what does it take? Well, here's a riddle for you... What does an Academy Award winner from the glamorous world of Hollywood have in common with a mail clerk who has just been promoted to supervisor? Read this article for the surprising answer. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:34:54 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Communication-Make-Connections-That-Create-Workplace-Success&id=2449820 http://ezinearticles.com/?Communication-Make-Connections-That-Create-Workplace-Success&id=2449820 Emotional self-awareness is the foundational Emotional Intelligence competency upon which all others are built. Yet we've become so accustomed to the pressures we face daily that we rarely recognize the negative emotions these pressures evoke. Without recognizing where we are expending our emotional energy, it becomes difficult to progress to developing other EI competencies. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:06:26 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Emotional-Intelligence-The-Importance-of-Becoming-Emotionally-Self-Aware&id=1730976 http://ezinearticles.com/?Emotional-Intelligence-The-Importance-of-Becoming-Emotionally-Self-Aware&id=1730976 Do you ever wonder why you click with some people and struggle to find common ground with others? By understanding the four basic behavioral styles, you can adjust your own style to be in alignment with the other person, thereby creating stronger rapport and trust. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:35:48 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Recognize-and-Understand-Behavioral-Styles&id=2465427 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Recognize-and-Understand-Behavioral-Styles&id=2465427 To strengthen employee engagement, communication has to offer channels for feedback, input and user content. Open, caring and purposeful conversations between managers, supervisors and team members are the most effective way to do that. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:28:09 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Employee-Engagement-Talk-Your-Way-Into-Their-Hearts&id=2464999 http://ezinearticles.com/?Employee-Engagement-Talk-Your-Way-Into-Their-Hearts&id=2464999 Discussions regarding the politics seem impossible to avoid. The media is bombarding us with information as this election year there are many "firsts" in our history. Freedom of speech is our right - but is it right to discuss politics in the workplace? Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:18:11 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Political-Discussions-in-the-Workplace-Danger-Zone&id=2465194 http://ezinearticles.com/?Political-Discussions-in-the-Workplace-Danger-Zone&id=2465194 No change initiative can occur successfully without proper organizational communication. When communicating for change, messages are conveyed to audiences with the purposes of keeping people informed and mobilizing the organization. Communication is the means to gain attention, educate, and get individuals and groups to take action to move the change initiative forward. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:42:52 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Avoid-Scattershot-Change-Plan-Communication&id=2461140 http://ezinearticles.com/?Avoid-Scattershot-Change-Plan-Communication&id=2461140 Internet fax is the way to go to provide you with reliable, time saving, flexible, portable and inexpensive faxing. Learn how to guarantee that you get the benefits at the best possible price. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:29:42 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Best-Deal-in-Internet-Fax-Six-Cost-Factors-to-Review-to-Find-the-Winner&id=2451538 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Best-Deal-in-Internet-Fax-Six-Cost-Factors-to-Review-to-Find-the-Winner&id=2451538 Communication in any area of life is an essential basic. In business, effective communication can make the difference between closing a deal or not getting your message across to the other party. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:50:05 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Effective-Communication-For-Business-and-Personal-Success&id=2458940 http://ezinearticles.com/?Effective-Communication-For-Business-and-Personal-Success&id=2458940 Improving poor communication is one of the most challenging problems in the workplace. It is ironic that with all the different ways of communicating we have available to us, the less we actually communicate. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:27:11 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Communication-Successful-Workplace-Communication-Quick-Tip&id=2449453 http://ezinearticles.com/?Communication-Successful-Workplace-Communication-Quick-Tip&id=2449453 A good meeting is a very effective way of using people's time. It enables fast and effective communication between a group. However, many meetings are simply ineffective and a lot are a serious waste of time. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:09:35 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?7-Tips-For-Conducting-a-Successful-Meeting&id=2455338 http://ezinearticles.com/?7-Tips-For-Conducting-a-Successful-Meeting&id=2455338 Prison. Is that what your job feels like every day? If so, you are not alone. Many people go to work every day feeling like they are turning themselves into the authorities. They have to ask themselves if the pain and anguish of facing another week, day or even hour is worth the money. Do they have a choice? Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:43:49 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Bullies-in-the-Workplace-Finally-Revealed&id=603696 http://ezinearticles.com/?Bullies-in-the-Workplace-Finally-Revealed&id=603696 Your company is almost certainly sitting on an untapped goldmine of knowledge. But how do you unlock this valuable information and make it available to everyone who needs it? We examine two powerful strategies. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:07:04 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?In-Company-Knowledge-Transfer-Isnt-it-Time-You-Stopped-Wasting-Valuable-Resources?&id=572122 http://ezinearticles.com/?In-Company-Knowledge-Transfer-Isnt-it-Time-You-Stopped-Wasting-Valuable-Resources?&id=572122 Zero to ninety in fifteen years? What percentage of business did your company transact by email in 1993? What about today? Email has gone from virtually unknown to one of our most important business tools in about fifteen years. But in that time, there's been very little thought to training staff in good email practice. Many companies have templates for all sorts of documents but no guidelines on email usage. We have seven principles that make email work. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:23:39 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Seven-Principles-That-Make-Email-Work&id=2438162 http://ezinearticles.com/?Seven-Principles-That-Make-Email-Work&id=2438162 1. Respond to a message as soon as you receive it. This is common courtesy, even if you have to say that a detailed response will be sent later. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:13:52 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Top-Ten-Tips-For-E-mailing&id=2438147 http://ezinearticles.com/?Top-Ten-Tips-For-E-mailing&id=2438147 A memorandum needs to be accurate, brief and clear. The general rule is one idea or issue per memo. For more, it would be better to call for a meeting or discussion. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:57:19 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Write-a-Memorandum&id=989539 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Write-a-Memorandum&id=989539 Problems at work are a typical topic of advice columns. Many working people have their own unhappy stories to tell, and entire books have been written on the subject of problems at work. Discussions of sexual harassment have been commonplace in recent years, but dysfunctional on-the-job behavior from coworkers is not necessarily sexual and can affect both genders. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:08:46 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Coworkers-Who-Are-Troublemakers-in-Packs&id=2443811 http://ezinearticles.com/?Coworkers-Who-Are-Troublemakers-in-Packs&id=2443811 Some of the people we work with may be neurotic or have other psychological issues. Add to this today's difficult economic conditions and highly competitive atmosphere, and you often have the ingredients for trouble. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:06:40 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Deal-With-Coworkers-Who-Are-Troublemakers&id=2443810 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Deal-With-Coworkers-Who-Are-Troublemakers&id=2443810 Coworkers who are troublemakers can be a problem for anyone, but shy people people may have particular trouble with difficult fellow employees. Shy people often find themselves to be judged more harshly than extroverts on the job. Dr. Jonathan Cheek has found that underemployment, uneasy work relationships and slower advancement tended to mark the careers of shy people. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:01:53 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Coworkers-Who-Are-Troublemakers&id=2443809 http://ezinearticles.com/?Coworkers-Who-Are-Troublemakers&id=2443809 The best way to get good at managing your boss is to learn some of the techniques used by those who practice Conversational Hypnosis. This is an amazing new set of communication skills which allows the user to exercise influence in a normal conversation in ways that previously could only be accomplished in a full-blown hypnosis session. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:15:39 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?3-Killer-Tips-For-Managing-Your-Boss&id=2362592 http://ezinearticles.com/?3-Killer-Tips-For-Managing-Your-Boss&id=2362592 Probably everyone at one time or another has fantasized about how great life would be if the shoe were on the other foot and, just for once, you could march into the Boss' office and lay down the law! Well, that approach probably won't get you very far -- other than out the door! -- but with Conversational Hypnosis you now have available to you some amazing tools that can subtly influence those in authority to heed your good advice. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:14:10 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Managing-Your-Boss-With-Conversational-Hypnosis!&id=2292908 http://ezinearticles.com/?Managing-Your-Boss-With-Conversational-Hypnosis!&id=2292908 Studies have shown that communication skills, written or oral, and the ability to work with others, are the main factor in contributing to success. You need to be clear on why and what you want to communicate, and that the information is useful. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:35:02 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Improving-Your-Communications-Skills-is-Essential-in-Business!&id=2430047 http://ezinearticles.com/?Improving-Your-Communications-Skills-is-Essential-in-Business!&id=2430047 Many employers now recognise the benefits that a well run, easy to navigate and clearly written intranet can offer. Besides providing better employee communications and a more empowered workforce, it can also streamline internal processes and cut overheads significantly. Being able to write effectively for the intranet is therefore a valuable skill. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:06:32 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Writing-For-the-Intranet-and-the-Hero-Who-Failed-to-Pass-on-an-Important-Piece-of-Information&id=2429267 http://ezinearticles.com/?Writing-For-the-Intranet-and-the-Hero-Who-Failed-to-Pass-on-an-Important-Piece-of-Information&id=2429267 Too many people focus their minds on their troubles and the causes. They talk for too long about what will not work and why. They are stuck in the mental habit of negation. Continually thinking about what you do not want is not enough. To help others, learn to have them focus their minds on what they do want. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:01:53 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Two-New-Communication-Skills&id=2423182 http://ezinearticles.com/?Two-New-Communication-Skills&id=2423182 Good meeting minutes are essential for every organisation, but the challenges of the minute taker's role are not always appreciated. In a series of tips from a professional minute taker, here are some ideas on how to take great meeting minutes. This article discusses why an organisation's minute taker might decide to call on professional minute taker to increase their own capacity. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:00:38 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Minute-Takers-Tips-For-Taking-Meeting-Minutes-Call-in-the-Professionals&id=2361799 http://ezinearticles.com/?Minute-Takers-Tips-For-Taking-Meeting-Minutes-Call-in-the-Professionals&id=2361799 It's as if the clouds parted, night turned into day, and she won the lotto. My teller's face instantly lit up with a humongous smile. Her eyes grew larger and she focused entirely on me. Score one victory for your editor. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:09:22 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creating-an-Emotional-Connection&id=2428219 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creating-an-Emotional-Connection&id=2428219 Conflict and creativity are closely connected. That's important to remember during difficult disputes, because creativity techniques often help with conflict dilemmas. King Solomon famously knew this, and with a few easy steps, we can apply his method to our own challenges. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:07:31 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Who-Are-Your-Conflict-Solomons?&id=2425895 http://ezinearticles.com/?Who-Are-Your-Conflict-Solomons?&id=2425895 Can forgiveness and business be compatible? We don't often think about forgiveness in a business context. It's usually not in our vocabulary at work. However, it needs to be. Forgiveness at work creates a healthier work climate or environment and creates many other real benefits. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:37:02 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Forgiveness-at-Work-is-NOT-Singing-Kumbaya&id=2425239 http://ezinearticles.com/?Forgiveness-at-Work-is-NOT-Singing-Kumbaya&id=2425239 We all avoid delivering difficult information because we are not sure of the outcome. "What if?" keeps us from delivering information in a timely way. What if there were a good way to deliver difficult information successfully, be effective and create a positive improvement in performance? Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:04:24 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Delivering-Difficult-Information-Successfully&id=313970 http://ezinearticles.com/?Delivering-Difficult-Information-Successfully&id=313970 Are you listening to me? Is it time to review your listening skills to see how effective you are with your communication excellence? You can't be a highly effective leader without superb listening skills. Here's why... Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:04:06 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Effective-Listening-For-Leaders&id=313973 http://ezinearticles.com/?Effective-Listening-For-Leaders&id=313973 How can we give and receive difficult information with ease and without reluctance and/or fear? Giving and receiving difficult information does not have to create a problem. As long as you have prepared the situation with the clearly defined outcomes that you want from the situation or conversation, you should be in good shape. Most of the time, delivering difficult information helps a situation, increases performance and provides a clarity that was not there before. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:52:20 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Do-You-Really-Deliver-Difficult-Information-Successfully?&id=2409544 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Do-You-Really-Deliver-Difficult-Information-Successfully?&id=2409544 This story illustrates the importance of viewing any relationship as a commitment. When both parties are 100% committed to the relationship, everyone succeeds. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:54:03 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Commitment-is-the-Key&id=2410226 http://ezinearticles.com/?Commitment-is-the-Key&id=2410226 Let's face it, nowadays economy sales are more unruly than ever. To put your business at the top of the market, you need some advantage or something different at hand. One of the factors that set a very visible line between a successful business and a bankrupt one is effective communication in business. Let's face it, whether it is an online business or not, communication is the primary key to success. So, it is also your first step to success. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:11:37 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Communication-in-Business-is-Your-Key-to-Success&id=2407363 http://ezinearticles.com/?Communication-in-Business-is-Your-Key-to-Success&id=2407363 If your ideas sometimes fall upon deaf ears or your proposals are frequently met with indifference, you may not be communicating well. This quiz will measure your CQ - communication quotient. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:18:42 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Whats-Your-CQ?-Communication-Quotient&id=2405827 http://ezinearticles.com/?Whats-Your-CQ?-Communication-Quotient&id=2405827 Do you want your boss to notice you? Get your boss's attention by transforming yourself from a "good employee" into a "better employee". This article gives you practical suggestions that are easy to implement and can be put into immediate use. Focus on areas where you can shine -- but more importantly -- by communicating better, making a positive impression and adding value in your workplace, you will become a better employee and that will get you noticed. You will wonder why you waited so long! Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:05:28 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Good-Employees,-Better-Employees-Getting-the-Bosss-Attention&id=2405764 http://ezinearticles.com/?Good-Employees,-Better-Employees-Getting-the-Bosss-Attention&id=2405764 Some think communication is transferring a precise piece of information from one mind to another. Have you had data, or a conclusion; you felt so strongly about that all you had to do was explain your finding and people instantly saw your point of view? How did that work for you...not so well? The rewards of being a good communicator will directly influence your ability to lead; you will empower other to excel by clearly and effectively communicating. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:04:36 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Five-Simple-Strategies-For-More-Effective-Communication&id=2403996 http://ezinearticles.com/?Five-Simple-Strategies-For-More-Effective-Communication&id=2403996 The ability to communicate and converse with confidence and clarity is a key trait that will help you get to the top of your profession and field. By taking the time to tweak your positive communication and conversation skills you will improve your personal brand and begin to notice a dramatic difference in the way other people perceive you. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:24:50 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Art-of-Conversation-in-Building-Business-Relationships&id=2414340 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Art-of-Conversation-in-Building-Business-Relationships&id=2414340 This article is for people who want to do a short term partnership for projects within their current business. You will discover how to partner and part without losing your mind and your money. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:40:24 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Joy-of-Short-Term-Partnerships&id=2414188 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Joy-of-Short-Term-Partnerships&id=2414188 Business etiquette is the foundation of a successful business leader. How you represent yourself in a business situation is a key factor in becoming a success in the business world. As a business leader, appropriate business etiquette will be the basis of how people will respond to you. Your business etiquette is that "first impression" people will remember and will set the stage of how you will be viewed in a business setting. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:36:45 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-Communication-Etiquette-Highly-Effective-Business-Etiquette-Tips&id=1471713 http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-Communication-Etiquette-Highly-Effective-Business-Etiquette-Tips&id=1471713 How is your business protocol and etiquette knowledge? Don't miss out on creating solid and profitable business relationships because you don't know and are not practicing proper relationship building etiquette practices. Read on to see how to become effective and influential in all your relationships with the use of proper etiquette. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:25:34 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-Communication-Etiquette&id=284883 http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-Communication-Etiquette&id=284883 Much has been written about the difficulty of using Agile software development methods in distributed teams. Some thoughts are that the obstacles are so great that Agile can never work; others believe that, whilst communicating is challenging, the other benefits of Agile outweigh these difficulties. Using Agile methods with a distributed team isn't easy, but it is possible. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:45:40 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Successfully-Communicating-With-Distributed-Agile-Teams&id=2399460 http://ezinearticles.com/?Successfully-Communicating-With-Distributed-Agile-Teams&id=2399460 Copyright 2009 EzineArticles.com - All Rights Reserved.