It is possible to state that non-verbal communication is a significant part of all interactions, and it is especially vital to encode the messages appropriately to ensure that the receiver obtains exact information. Sometimes, non-verbal communication is not deprived of noises that make the meaning of a message unclear, deteriorating the communication process. Unlike verbal communication, non-verbal communication, such as e-mails, does not reveal emotions that are a significant addition to the main meaning of the message or can be deceiving like gestures. For instance, once I saw a situation where a student was waiting for his turn to begin a presentation, while his instructor confused him by a sign on his head clearly meaning “you must begin.” It resulted in simultaneous speaking of both the other instructor and the student himself. This situation taught me to ask for clarification before acting if the message is not clear.
I have always approached feedback as a tool for my performance improvement. For instance, recently, I received negative feedback on one of my essays. The instructor kindly explained that I had made many formatting mistakes, and the topic was under-researched because I had not utilized peer-reviewed articles. I considered all the comments and paid more attention to my next assignment. It resulted in mostly positive feedback from the instructor and some more useful recommendations. I learned how to approach criticism in an appropriate way to improve my skills and expand my knowledge.
I want to improve my communication skills in downward and upward communication by building and examining lists to abstract employees and learning to approach directives received to ensure efficient signal decoding. With the purpose of clear encoding of messages, I want to improve the techniques of body signal utilization through modeling and improving their intentional use of them.
Organizational barriers make it complicated to pass information through the chain of command, as supervisory communication deteriorates in the process. Interpersonal barriers do not allow to establish clear communication if some participants are judgmental based on race, sex, or other determinants. Finally, language barriers reduce the clearness of supervisory communication, making it ineffective.