How Good Are Your Communication Skills

Summary of my communication quiz score

In an effective communication, the recipient of the information should understand it the same way the originator wants it understood. There are several skills of effective communication. I will discuss these skills below as I show my strengths and weaknesses in my professional life.

Strengths

Clarity and concession: I plan upfront by predicting what might bring confusion to the people. I also find it difficult in using pictures and diagrams in conveying my message because I conceive it to be more confusing to most people.
Respect: Mails are scanned for typos to make them more understandable. I also think of what the people needs to hear and totally explain concepts to avoid confusion or misconception. Above all, I respect everyone's culture.

Empathy: I am quite good in this because I usually see other people's perspectives while addressing me.
NonverbalCommunication: I pay attention to people's body language

Feedback: When people are talking to me I think of what I will respond to them.

Right medium: I usually consider the right medium to use in communication. Email is not one of them.

Weaknesses

Open mindedness: I keep things to myself and usually do not care of how others will perceive it. This is a problem with my control of emotions and stress which I am now going through counseling process.

Confidence: Due to lack of confidence, I find that sometimes people do not understand my message. This is caused by sending confusing signals due to my inconsistent body language. I have started a training to curb this.

Other aspects of effective communication such as listening and friendship skills have not been discussed here. A good listener is always a good communicator. Also friendly tone and smile always attract honest communication.