Why Is Effective Communication Important To Me?

Communication is something we engage in everyday, but like the man smoking the pipe, how sure are we that our actions are being interpreted the way we intend it to be?

Speaking, writing, drawing and even smoking are different tools of communication that we have used to inform each other about what is going on. When used adequately, it allows the sender to achieve the desired effect. To me, effective communication is not merely about having a good command of a language, but most importantly it is about how various communication tools and platform are used to translate whatever is in our heads to other people.

Being social beings who are dependent on one another, humans need to communicate, and a large amount of our time is spent on communicating to others. How we communicate affects the way we live, enjoy and get the things we want. In my opinion, how well I communicate affects me in getting my dream job and the outcome or change that I wish for.

With so many people in the working world rushing around, people form impressions based on a coffee chat, a 5minute interview or through an email written into. In order to convince them of my sincerity and my goals in that brief time or platform, effective communication skills are required to create a good first impression.

Throughout Singapore, the norm about environmental campaigns has revolved around constant nagging about 3Rs, killing animals etc. Our world would have been a better place if these campaigns were successful and the messages communicated effectively. As an environmental advocate, it has been important to understand what is acceptable to various groups and to develop different strategies to reach out to these groups.  How I draft an email, design a poster or place a message largely determines how many people are receptive to it and how successful a communication campaign can be.

With the proliferation of new communication media, modern men and women are finding new ways of relaying information to each other. How skillful we are at communicating effectively will determine how we stand out from the crowd and convince people about our ideals.