1. Business Communication

2. Objective Explain the Communication Process Describe the Various Barriers of Effective Communication Explain the Steps of Monroe's Motivated Sequence Describe the Various Questioning Techniques Explain the Role of Active Listening for Effective Communication Explain the Role of Body Language for Effective Communication Describe the Method of Writing Effective Emails Explain AIDA: Attention-Interest-Desire-Action Tool

3. Introduction Communication is very important in all walks of life – at a personal level as well as at a professional level. Look at the conversation between a customer and a Manager to understand the relevance of good communication in a business transaction. CustomerManager Thank you, Mr. Shukla for considering our organization for your requirement. My name is Varun Singh. I am the manager. Do you have any idea about the design of the card in your mind? Hello, My name is Ram Shukla. I would like to get my visiting cards printed for my business. CustomerManager Yes. I would like a card that has my company logo on the left hand corner. The upper part of the card should have a red band across it. The font type should be stylish. Sure, sir. We will surely design a card the way you want it. I will get my designer to get a sample proof card ready for you. It will be ready in a week’s time. You can have a look at it and then we can go ahead with the printing. CustomerManager That’s great! Let me know when the sample card is ready. Certainly Sir!

4. Introduction Varun then speaks to his designer. ManagerDesigner Peter, we have a requirement of a business visiting card to be printed for a customer. He wants the card to have stylish font. The company logo should appear in the corner. The card should have a red band running across the upper half of the card. Sure, sir. Will get the sample ready.

5. Introduction Now, take a look at what the customer had originally wanted. Customer Mr. Ram Shukla CEO Phoenix Pvt. Ltd. However, when he described it, look at how the Manager understood it. Manager Mr. Ram Shukla CEO Phoenix Pvt. Ltd. Likewise, when the Manager described it to the designer, the designer understood it completely differently. Designer Mr. Ram Shukla CEO Phoenix Pvt. Ltd.

6. Introduction Designer Mr. Ram Shukla CEO Phoenix Pvt. Ltd.

7. Introduction Look at the three cards. They are all different from what the customer originally wanted. Mr. Ram Shukla CEO Phoenix Pvt. Ltd. Mr. Ram Shukla CEO Phoenix Pvt. Ltd. Mr. Ram Shukla CEO Phoenix Pvt. Ltd.

8. Introduction This happened due to improper communication between the three people involved Such lack of proper communication in any walk of life including a business scenario can lead to great confusion and even losses in a business Mr. Ram Shukla may not place the order after looking at the sample proof card, or if decides to try again, he still would have to wait for another week to get another sample proof card ready In both cases, it is a loss to the business and a hassle to the customer

9. Introduction Such confusion could easily be avoided by proper communication and asking the right questions such as: Which type of font do you want? What should be the size of the card? What is the width of the red band on the card? What is the exact position of the company logo? Let us look at how effective business communication can help everyone function more efficiently.

10. Importance of Communication Communication is important because: It is about how information is sent and received within firms It is crucial for working successfully with others It enables to maintain relationships It allows to accomplish tasks while working with both individuals and groups It motivates It helps to overcome obstacles It creates a comfortable, trustful and psychologically safe feeling

11. Communication Process Sensory Data Filters Beliefs Values Question & Metaphor Behaviour Type State Decision – Making Meaning Encoding Decision – Making Meaning Encoding Sensory Data Message Channel Sender Filters Beliefs Values Question & Metaphor Behaviour Type State Decision – Making Meaning Decoding Decision – Making Meaning Decoding Receiver

12. Components of the Communication Process Sender: The participant transmitting the message. Receiver: The participant receiving the message. 1 2 Participants: Sender Receiver

13. Components of the Communication Process The translation of a message that is of thoughts or ideas of the sender into words or symbols that the receiver will understand. 1 Encoding: Sender Receiver Red Rose is beautiful. Encoding

14. Components of the Communication Process The translation by the receiver of words or symbols or the encoded message into thoughts or ideas. 1 Decoding: Sender Receiver Red Rose is a thing of beauty. Encoding Decoding Red Rose is beautiful.

15. 7Cs for Effective Business Communication Guidelines for Effective Business Communication 7 - Clarity - Completeness - Conciseness - Consideration (The 'You' Attitude) - Correctness (Accuracy) - Concreteness 6 - Courtesy

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