Lesson 2 Principles of Communication
Lesson 2 Principles of Communication
I wanted to touch base with you about the email marketing campaign we kind
of sketched out last Thursday. I really think that our target market is definitely
going to want to see the company's philanthropic efforts. I think that could
make a big impact, and it would stay in their minds longer than a sales pitch.
Jessica
Hi Brielle,
This would make a far greater impact, and it would stay in their minds
longer than a traditional sales pitch.
Jessica
Conciseness
• Stick to the point and keep it brief
• Do not repeat the point several
times in different ways.
• Eliminate word that is not really
needed
Examples
Due to the fact that Because
Employed the use of Used
Completely eliminate Eliminate
Final result Result
Alternative choices Alternatives
Courtesy
• Courtesy involves being aware not only of the
perspective of others, but also their feelings.
• Courtesy stems from a simple “you” attitude.
• Suggestions for generating a courteous tone:
• Be sincere, tactful, thoughtful and
appreciative
• Omit expresses that hurt, irritate or insult
• Grant apologies graciously
• It is your fault you did not read my article
properly.
• My words are not precise in some occasion. Let
me try again.
Correctness
• Proper grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Use the right level of language.
Example:
More Formal Less Formal
Participate Join
Procure Get
Endeavor Try
• Choose non discriminatory language
Hi Daniel,
Thanks so much for meeting me at lunch today! I enjoyed our
conservation, and I'm looking forward to moving ahead on our
project. I'm sure that the two-weak deadline won't be an issue.
Thanks again, and I'll speak to you soon!
Best,
Jack Miller
Clarity
• Getting the meaning from your head to head of
your reader is the purpose of clarity.
• Choose short, familiar and conversational words.
• Construct effective sentences and paragraphs by
unity of idea and sequencing.
• Achieve appropriate readability by using formal
and informal language.
• Include examples, illustrations and visual aids.
After our perusal of data, the conclusion is that a
lucrative market exists for the subject properly.
Chris
Hi everyone,
Chris
Completeness
• It should contain all the facts the reader listener
needs for the reaction you desire.
• Following guidelines for completeness:
Provide all necessary information
Answer all questions asked
Give something extra when desirable
Consideration
• Preparing every message with the message
receiver in mind.
Things to be considered:
You are considerate
You do not lose your temper
You do not accuse and you do not charge
without facts
Consideration
You attitude- focus on YOU not I and WE
Show reader benefit and interest
Emphasize on positive and pleasant
Apply integrity and ethics
It is not possible to give you one-week leave.
As soon your leave application reaches us,
we will give you leaves.
Concreteness
• Being specific, definite and vivid rather than vague
and general
• Suggestions for concreteness:
Use specific facts and figures
Put action into words
Choose vivid image building words by comparison
and figurative language
Use more adjectives and adverbs
Vague Concrete
Student GMAT scores are higher. In 1996, the GMAT scores
averaged 600; by 1997 had
risen to 610.
4. Marriage Proposal
Will you marry me?
Motivation
• Used to express preferences, desires, needs,
wants, decisions, goals and strengths.
Example:
Expressing one’s ambition
I want to finish my studies with good
grades to be accepted in a good university.
Information
• Used for giving and getting information.
• Example:
Tomorrow is the day for celebration.
Thank you for
listening!