This week we are focused on communication as a critical tool for organizations of all types and sizes. Select one of the following topics to write about in-depth:

• Discuss the importance of technology in communication today. How can managers overcome the barriers to effective communication? How can organizational leaders prevent information overload from happening?
• How do social and cultural factors impact the effectiveness of communication in an organization?
• Discuss some best practices of communication. What can managers do to:

(a) ensure people receive their messages

(b) understand/comprehend the context and priority of each message

(c) know what to do or what actions to take once the message is received.

(d) In sum, how can managers ensure that their information is effective?