New Communication Structure
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COM425 Communication in Organizations
Instructor: Kay Green
December 9, 2012
New Communication Structure
In military as in business we need understand the importance of broad leadership and effective managerial skills to mentor, train, and develop future Airman. Developing the ability to adapt to any situation and having the proper set of communication skills is extremely important in both business and in the military. With this paper I hope to address certain concepts that are a crucial for the successful communication within any organization. The key concepts that have I will be discussed are the following: active listening, organizational culture, conflict resolution, formal and informal communication,
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Culture affects our communication verbally and non-verbally with everyone, not just in an organization but everyday life. By having a sound understanding, showing respect to others, and empathy are ways we can connect to other members and “to accept culturally approved beliefs, values, and attitudes as their own.” (Kreps, 2011, sec 6.1) Organizational culture provides common language, values, attitudes, and vision about the organization's future. This enables communication, collaboration among members, and promotes a professional work environment which allows organizational goals to be met (Kreps, …show more content…
Some of the best leaders are said to be able “to adapt their communication strategies to match the unique demands of the individuals they are interacting with, as well as the distinct situational factors they encounter in organizational life.” (Kreps, 2011, sec 7.1) All organizations depend on effective leadership to provide the organizational members with direction, mentorship, and vision on how to accomplish the overall objective. An effective leader should never fear to advise others about how to go about solve conflicts within the organization. Strategic leaders also establish a clear sense of direction for how their organization must address all current and future endeavors. Formal organizational leadership roles that are found within our workplace are among the most visible and important roles performed by organizational participants. True leaders are trustworthy and establish credibility with their followers. In this organization, leaders must be, set, and lead by example at all times (Kreps,