Connecting people and organisations

Being clear about what your intention is when you are communicating with others is powerful. The intention of your communication has great influence on the outcome of what you want to convey to your colleagues, manager or perhaps your clients about your views, your vision or maybe even your worries. You can learn how to integrate your intentions into your communication during your everyday work activities and other interactions, instead of just replying to what is being said by someone else.

Developing Organisational Sensitivity

"For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction" (Newton's 3rd Law of Motion). This principle can also be applied to your communication, as everything you say or everything you do, will have a consequence, or a reaction. However, when communicating and interacting with others, their reactions can be rather unpredictable. When you clearly understand what your intention is when communicating, you will gain more insight into the effective, but also into the less effective effects of your own communication style. It will help you approach unpredictable reactions with a more diplomatic and problemsolving approach.

Being aware of this principle each time you interact with others, will naturally help you to further develop your Organisational Sensitivity. This means that you will be able to understand others better, to create understanding for yourself and to develop leadership skills. Effective and good leadership, at any level within an organization, requires clarity (knowing your intention), empathy, as well as the ability to listen.

Having insight into yourself and others requires a certain level of 'maturity' and genuine interest in the other person you are communicating with. Understanding your own communication style and how you interact with others, can be of crucial importance to your personal development and consequently to the speed and profoundness of your career development.

Using the power of Communication

The good news is that big enhancements can be made in a short time, simply by implementing relatively small adjustments in your communication. Only effective and genuine communication can lead to 'engagement' and connection with others. Through connecting and engaging with others, understanding amongst teams in any level of the organisation will increase naturally. Mutual understanding provides a solid foundation for lasting work (and also personal) relationships – understanding each other will also stimulate creativity and innovation within teams. Especially in times of turmoil and high work pressure, mutual understanding can provide a solid foundation.

Another positive side-effect that comes with being more aware of the effect of your communication is the 'likeability or reciprocity factor' which is automatically increased. Only through sincere and open communication, trust and loyalty can grow continuously.

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