Think of a situation at home or at work, and identify communication problems you observed or experienced.
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Communication problems in the workplace can have a negative impact on morale, productivity and interdepartmental working relationships. When left unchecked, ongoing communication problems can potentially cut into profits, increase turnover and lead to mistakes that negatively impact the company’s public image. Recognizing and addressing common issues can smooth over problems before they get out of hand. Watch for common workplace communication problems and resolve them quickly.
Failure to Communicate Fully
In a workplace dominated by quick replies via text and email, details can be lost, overlooked or misunderstood. Answering “yes” to a series of questions in an email isn’t clear. Responding “OK” when asked if you can review a document doesn’t address the question of where the document resides, what kind of review is requested, or when edits need to be returned.