Communication Problems
in Workplace
Failure to
Communicate Fully
Being Unprepared
Using the Wrong Communication Tool
Not Editing Your Work
most communication
is done via text messages
and e-mails
read the text messages
or e-mails quickly
lead to details be lost,
overlooked or misunderstood by them
any work needs to be
given a suitable period
of time for it to be done
A difficult task which requires
a lot of work to do should be given a
longer period of time for it to be done
compared to an easier task
late for a meeting or
approaching a deadline
mistakes, misunderstandings,
and even the misdirection
of a project or task can occur
frustrate your audience and
damage your reputation
be organized
and prepared
If you aren’t, it’s better
to admit you need more time
set aside time to plan
your communication thoroughly
Leave time to proofread,
to find images, and to check
that documents are compatible
with your audience's software
lead to a breakdown in
communication and
create confusion,
misunderstanding and
hurt feelings
If you need to deliver
bad news, do it in person
can convey your message
and minimize long-term upset
it's easier to pick up on signs that
people have misunderstood key parts
of your message, or that they've taken
the information particularly badly
take steps to clarify your message,
or help people deal with the difficult news
Spelling, tone and grammatical
mistakes can make you look careless
make a list of words and phrases
that you find it hard to get right
asking a colleague to look over
key documents before you distribute them
Oversharing
gossip and exchange
inappropriate information
sloppiness results in oversharing
or releasing personal or sensitive information
how to solve
refrain from putting highly confidential or
sensitive information in email
emphasize the need for
confidentiality in the workplace
hold sensitive meetings behind closed doors
stop gossip in its tracks