When running a company, whether it be in the office or remote, communication is one of the key tenets of success and productivity. Messaging within a company is important, but just as important as the message is the communication channel. Selecting the proper communication channel can make or break effective communication, so be sure to know when each method is appropriate. This is an amazing chapter with excellent content that applies to important concepts in communication.

Purpose: The purpose of this discussion forum is to allow students to collaborate about communication.

Task: As you participate in this discussion think about your communication skills, your listening skills, your perceptions, and the different communication channels you use to communicate. Using the content in this learning unit, start your initial discussion post by reflecting on some metaphors you might use to explain how communication works (example: Good communication is like a tennis game.). Explain how your metaphor makes it clearer to you what you believe good communication is. Share some of your most frequently used channels of communication. Consider the following questions to help you with this weeks discussion activity.

What role does perception play in communication or communication problems?

How does nonverbal communication effect verbal communication?

What differentiates constructive feedback from destructive feedback?