Achieving success in today’s competitive environment

No matter what career path you purse, communication skills will be essential to your success. In fact, if you want to have a competitive advantage against your competition, improving your communications skills may be the single most important step you need to take. Employers often express frustration at poor communication skills many employees have. If you learn to write well, speak well, listen well and recognize the appropriate way to communicate in various business situations. You’ll obtain a major advantage that will serve you throughout your career. The benefits include:

·         Stronger decision making based on reliable information

·         Faster problem solving

·         Early warning of potential problems

·         Increased productivity and lower cost

·         Stronger business relations ships

·         Greater employee engagement with their work, heading to higher employee satisfaction and lower employee turnover

Effective communication strengthens the connection between a company and all of its stakeholders. At every stage of your career, communication will help you succeed. Top managers spend as much as 85 percent of their time communicating.

Sources:
Excellence in Business Communication 9th Ed (Textbook by John V. Thill and Courtland L. Bovee)

By: Isabel Salcido