What does “communication” actually mean?

<p>“They didn’t communicate well.” “We need to get better at communication.” “Send a communication.” “There was a lack of communication.”</p> <p> </p> <p>The word gets tossed around A LOT. You can bet it will be part of the problem anytime something goes wrong.</p> <p> </p> <p>It seems like it should be pretty clear what it means. But are we all reading the same playbook?</p> <p> </p> <p>The short answer we came up with was transmitting information either verbally, nonverbally or both from one person to another.</p> <p> </p> <p>Who is responsible to making sure a communication is clear? That was a bit muddier. Ideally both parties but ultimately it is whoever cares the most. And sometimes that means we think we understand when in actuality we don’t.</p> <p> </p> <p>I talk about that problem when I give the presentation, “Why What You Said Isn’t What They Heard” and in the five hour over five weeks course “Better Conversations.” (Message me for details for either.)</p> <p> </p> <p>What does “communication” mean to you and who do you think is responsible when it goes sideways?</p> <p> </p> <p>Connect with the panelists: Dave Roberts: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-56690513/</p> <p>Teacher, co-author of the book When the Psychology Professor Met the Minister and a bereavement support specialist</p> <p> </p> <p>Kevin Wash: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-wash-23b90915/</p> <p>Coach, mentor, author, trainer, and speaker running a consultancy business specializing in sales for international property development. Based in Spain</p> <p> </p> <p>Gary Fredericks: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyfredericks/</p> <p>CEO of On Point Partners where they provide back-office services for small businesses</p> <p> </p> <p>Dr Robyn Odegaard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynodegaard/</p> <p>Concierge High Performance Psychologist providing luxury level support to executives, entrepreneurs, celebrities and athletes as well as the Facilitator of the Quick Hits podcast</p> <p> </p> <p>Want a summary of the Quick Hits plus