Communication
Definition: Listening attentively to another person while being genuinely engaged in the conversation.
Criteria for Effective Communication:
Communication, in my opinion, is the key to understanding and learning. With out efficient communication, teams would not be able to function, family and friends wouldn't be able to talk and learn about various events in their lives. Therefore, communicating effectively and efficiently is an important skill to have regardless of the situation. In my experience, I realized both the importance to communicate information to others and receiving communicated information from others.
On September 20, 2014 I was given the opportunity to attend and organize transportation logistics for an event at Dell Headquarters in Austin, Texas. My task was to not only organize the logistics for Texas A&M students to attend the event but to communicate that information to each individual. My approach was to send an e-mail with information on where we would meet and at what time we would meet. I also assigned carpooling groups and provided students with their assigned group members' contact information. I was aware that sometimes students don't always check their e-mail so I sent a group text message so that nobody was confused on the logistics. Reliability was a big role in this situation because each group depended on communication in order to meet up and arrive to Austin on time. Everyone had a clear understanding of who they would travel to Austin with and we were able to successfully arrive to the event on time. Below you can see the email and carpool assignments that was sent out to our students and provided effective communication.
Criteria for Effective Communication:
- Open-minded
- Respectful
- Cooperative
- Reliable
- Attentive
Communication, in my opinion, is the key to understanding and learning. With out efficient communication, teams would not be able to function, family and friends wouldn't be able to talk and learn about various events in their lives. Therefore, communicating effectively and efficiently is an important skill to have regardless of the situation. In my experience, I realized both the importance to communicate information to others and receiving communicated information from others.
On September 20, 2014 I was given the opportunity to attend and organize transportation logistics for an event at Dell Headquarters in Austin, Texas. My task was to not only organize the logistics for Texas A&M students to attend the event but to communicate that information to each individual. My approach was to send an e-mail with information on where we would meet and at what time we would meet. I also assigned carpooling groups and provided students with their assigned group members' contact information. I was aware that sometimes students don't always check their e-mail so I sent a group text message so that nobody was confused on the logistics. Reliability was a big role in this situation because each group depended on communication in order to meet up and arrive to Austin on time. Everyone had a clear understanding of who they would travel to Austin with and we were able to successfully arrive to the event on time. Below you can see the email and carpool assignments that was sent out to our students and provided effective communication.
Artifact for Communication 2:
Another example that shows the importance of receiving communicated information took place during that same event, traveling to Dell's Headquarters. The event consisted of Dell presenters who shared information with the goal of teaching students various skills to acquire and become successful professionals. During this event our group learned about interview tips and how to become better leaders. My fellow colleagues and I received the opportunity to be curious and ask questions that can help us grow. We were attentive, and open-minded to the ideas that were shared with us. If we had questions to ask we were respectful and because of that we were able to learn more about what skills we can incorporate in our daily lives. Thanks to the clear information that Dell's presenters projected to us I was able to understand how I can become an efficient leader. I also learned how I can improve my resume and my elevator speech, where I can communicate to others who I am in a matter of 2 minutes. In my perspective, although the topics shared were about leading, improving resumes, inspiring others and improving resumes, the event at Dell thought me how to communicate with others and how to understand what others are communicating to me.
Another example that shows the importance of receiving communicated information took place during that same event, traveling to Dell's Headquarters. The event consisted of Dell presenters who shared information with the goal of teaching students various skills to acquire and become successful professionals. During this event our group learned about interview tips and how to become better leaders. My fellow colleagues and I received the opportunity to be curious and ask questions that can help us grow. We were attentive, and open-minded to the ideas that were shared with us. If we had questions to ask we were respectful and because of that we were able to learn more about what skills we can incorporate in our daily lives. Thanks to the clear information that Dell's presenters projected to us I was able to understand how I can become an efficient leader. I also learned how I can improve my resume and my elevator speech, where I can communicate to others who I am in a matter of 2 minutes. In my perspective, although the topics shared were about leading, improving resumes, inspiring others and improving resumes, the event at Dell thought me how to communicate with others and how to understand what others are communicating to me.
Day at Dell with Students from Texas A&M University, Texas State, and University of Texas.