Communication in Relationships
* Poor communication is a leading cause of divorce
* Humans need comm to thrive and grow
* Use comm as a tool to achieve specific results- like expressing ourselves and motivating
others
Communication and Society
* Comm is key to establishing identities and communities at a broader level
* Clothing, possessions and style of speech signal to others our sense of self
* Comm is necessary for a healthy democracy
* Many advances in comm have come from religious leaders
Communication and Changing Technology
* Years ago, entire jobs were created by people who translated the messages of scientists to
be understood by the clients
* Now these experts must master their technical skills and comm skills with new
technologies and the demands of global markets
Communication in a Diverse Workplace
* With such a diverse population, it becomes crucial to understand multiple perspectives in
order to work well with team members of different ages or backgrounds
Defining Communication
* Communication- process of creating and sharing meaning through the use of symbols
* Survey research, focus group interviews and test marketing are part of the research effort
behind many communication strategies to promote people and products
Communication is a Process
* Comm is an ongoing activity that continues even as we stop think about what might be
happening
* Once the process of comm is set in motion, it cant be taken back
* This process affects everyone involved the way it unfolds
We Create and Share Meaning through Communication
* Our attempts at comm can fall short at mutual understanding
* We may share a common language but take different meanings from the same words-
