Communication is a vital part of life, whether at home, at work, or with our friends. A person who can communicate effectively will always be profitable when working with people. Fortunately there is a guide one can follow to make a practice of effective communication. The 7 C connection is the 7 signals you need to keep in mind while transmitting your message.
The 7C connection is as follows:
• Clear
• Conversation
• Concrete
• We are ready
• Consideration
• Complete
• Kindness
Let’s look at each attribute in more detail with examples of usage
1.) Clear
Present your message in a way that is easy to understand. Use short, simple sentences when speaking or writing. The goal is to share your thoughts and ideas with greater clarity. Clear messages have straightforward and concrete words.
2.) Access
Summary means to be at a level without using too many words. Avoid using filter terms such as “you see”, “this time period”, “plural”, “type”, “I mean”, “type”. You need to ask yourself if there are any unnecessary sentences and to write the same points over and over again. Shortening saves time for both you and your reader and adds value to your message.
3.) concrete
Concrete messages are clear and always supported by facts. It provides laser focus on your messages without ambiguity. There are details in the message without being too long. The concrete message is strong and clear.
4.) We are ready
Make sure all your facts and figures are correct without language errors. Always prove your work before presenting it. A good message with practical facts will add credibility to your work.
5.) Consideration
Consideration simply keeps in mind the needs and audience of the audience while your message is being constructed. Follow the ‘You’ approach when working with your audience. Think about their level of education, interests, mindsets, etc. Emphasize what is most likely to be wrong in your dealings with them. This will lead to better results during your communication
6.) Complete
The complete message gives the user all the information and is clear and detailed. When your message is finished, your audience will know exactly what needs to be done. Make sure all the facts you want to convey in your message are accurate and there is a clear call to action in your message.
7.) Kindly
Kindness is the most important quality of communication. Be friendly and honest. Respect the speaker during the process. Even if you have a specific answer that needs to be identified, it can be conveyed in a constructive way. A kind message will leave the speaker in a better frame of mind than a bad one.
The conclusion
How we communicate is a major factor in how successful we are in life. When we communicate effectively, it gives us more confidence in our work and in our personal lives.
By using 7 C’s’s for communication, the better you are clear, shorter, concrete, fair, considerate of the speaker, finished and kind, with your message, you will become a communicator and get more success in your work with people.
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