Embodying the
Message Effectively
Although I am not the best speaker
when it comes to communicating a message, I feel the most effective ways to
embody a message is the 7 C’s of communication:
11.
Clear
2.
Concise
3.
Concrete
4.
Correct
5.
Coherent
6.
Complete
7.
Courteous
Respectively, when conveying a message to
an audience, it is important that one helps the audience understand without
reading between the lines (clear). Likewise, being concise means that what is
said is straight to the point and all unnecessary thoughts are omitted. Third,
when the message it is conveyed, it is detailed; however, the message does not
overwhelm the intended audience (concrete). Fourth, being correct (error-free)
is important so that what is said fits the measure (educational background and
age) of those in your audience. More important, one must consider the
coherence. Moreover, does what the message make sense? Is the topic flowing
consistently? While checking for coherence in the message, completeness is
needed to ensure the audience receives what is being sold (i.e. the proposal
for change). Lastly, the courteous nature of one’s message sends the message of
respect. When one’s message is courteous, the audience is not caught off guard
with negativity. Further, one addresses the needs of the audience.
Opportunities for
Improvement
For me, I lack a little in each of the 7 C’s
of Communication. I feel I would benefit a great deal from taking my time when
determining what I would like to say to my intended audience. Also, it is
important that I remember that everyone does not think as I do. To convey a
stronger message to others, I have to take a seat in their shoes and remember
that they want the truth as well as their needs met. After stumbling in my recent assignments, I now understand that it is important to have succinct and concise material. When one communicates a message clearly, concisely, concretely, correctly, coherently, completely, and courteously, it makes our messages more credible to others.
References
Mind
Tools. (n.d.). The 7 Cs of communication: A checklist for clear communication.
Retrieved October 15, 2013, from http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newCS_85.htm
Yes. Knowing what you want to say, and being able to present that step by step so an audience can follow it... that's the key! Thanks for this.
ReplyDeleteYes. I often find it difficult because I tend to rush through what I want to say. Since I began this class, I am learning to take my time, be detailed, and try to make ideas straight to the point.
DeleteYes. I often find it difficult because I tend to rush through what I want to say. Since I began this class, I am learning to take my time, be detailed, and try to make ideas straight to the point.
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