Personal Reflection Paper
Module 10: Leadership Communication
Lecture 1: Overview of Communication
Lecture 2: Strategic Communication
Lecture 3: Organizational Communication
Module 10: Leadership Communication
Lecture 1: Overview of Communication
Lecture 2: Strategic Communication
Lecture 3: Organizational Communication
Lecture 3 Objectives
• Describe Common Communication “Channels”
• Explain Challenges Associated with “Organizational” Communication
• Discuss How to Use E‐Mail Appropriately
• Review “Current” Communication Challenges
Circular Model of Interpersonal Communication
Circular Model of Interpersonal Communication Organizational
Feedback??
Channel Richness
Amount of information that can be transmitted during a communication episode
Characteristics that influence the richness of an information channel
Ability to handle multiple cues simultaneously Ability to facilitate rapid, two‐way feedback Ability to establish a personal focus for the communication
Continuum of Channel Richness
Hierarchy Based on Information Richness
• Face‐to‐face discussion Richest medium Facilitates assimilation of broad cues and emotional
understanding of the situation Permits:
Direct experience and multiple information cues Immediate feedback and personal focus
• Telephone conversations Gives considerable emotional information
Hierarchy Based on Information Richness
• Electronic messaging Allows for rapid feedback and can be personalized Provides a way to get information to a wide audience
• Print media Can be personalized Convey written cues and provides slow feedback
Selecting a Communication Channel
• Routine messages
Simple and straightforward
Convey data or statistics
Efficient communication is through channels lower in richness
Selecting a Communication Channel
• Nonroutine messages Concern issues of change, conflict, or complexity that have
great potential for misunderstanding
Characterized by time pressure and surprise
Effective communication is through rich channels
• Channel should fit the message
• Messages of high importance can be conveyed using more than one channel
o Redundant communications ‐ Sending the same message using different channels
Adds weight to the message and keeps the issue at the top of people’s minds
Selecting a Communication Channel
Channel should fit the message Messages of high importance can be conveyed using more than one channel
Redundant communications ‐ Sending the same message using different channels
Adds weight to the message and keeps the i h f
• Combine high‐tech and high‐touch
• Consider the circumstances
• Think twice before sending the message
• Disadvantages of electronic communication Contributes to poorer communication in organizations Deprives people of human moments
Effectively Using Electronic Communication Channels
Channel should fit the message Messages of high importance can be conveyed using more than one channel
Redundant communications ‐ Sending the same message using different channels
Adds weight to the message and keeps the i h f
Channel should fit the message Messages of high importance can be conveyed using more than one channel
Redundant communications ‐ Sending the same message using different channels
Adds weight to the message and keeps the i h f
Current Communication Challenges
Using social media
Developing skills for communicating in a crisis
Channel should fit the message Messages of high importance can be conveyed using more than one channel
Redundant communications ‐ Sending the same message using different channels
Adds weight to the message and keeps the i h f
Leadership via Social Media
• Social media: Internet‐based applications that allow the creation and sharing of user generated content
Supports openness and transparency
Provides a new way to connect and build relationships with employees
Channel should fit the message Messages of high importance can be conveyed using more than one channel
Redundant communications ‐ Sending the same message using different channels
Adds weight to the message and keeps the i h f
Being Crisis‐Ready
Stay calm
Be visible and supportive
Tell the truth
Communicate a vision for the future
VIDEO
E‐Mail Etiquette
‐ Kim Kommando
Online Check for Module 10