Miscommunication problems
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Miscommunication problems
Let’s first focus on the basics. There are four key “tests” that determine if communication is effective. We’ll begin with two: The physical ability to pass the information (can or can’t) The willingness to pass it (will or won’t) ... The quality of the message (accurate, complete, timely, relevant) The receipt of the information (able or unable to
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"It's remarkable how often the real problem is not what happened, but how it was communicated."
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This common mistake in organizations comes from treating all communications, orders, and information in the same way. Ideally, orders should follow the chain of command, but information should be able to flow freely throughout the organization.
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Global project managers understand the simple process of communications (sender, message, receiver, feedback), however, the process can be problematic when the two communicators are from different cultures. Potential barriers to effective communication in the intercultural communication process include:
• Cultural frames: the window through which an
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