10 Tips for Communicating with People with Disabilities in the Workplace

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/10-tips-for-communicating-with-people-wi-49121/

I enjoyed reading this article about how people can improve their communication skills when dealing with a disabled coworker. It said that 1 in 5 people in the United States have a disability and that 17.6% of people with a disability actually have a job. I feel that everyone should give this article a read, this information might be useful one day if you work with a disabled person.

This Startup Thinks Your Workplace Needs Wearable Walkie-Talkies

http://www.wired.com/2014/11/byod-wearables/

I like where this inventors head is at, his invention does sound neat. It's almost like he is taking Star Trek's walkie-talkie system and making it a reality. I don't think this startup will be a very prosperous venture, but I like where he's going with his idea. The part about how nurses could wear glasses with cameras on them when they are with patients, while being linked up to doctors simultaneously who could communicate with them to help monitor situations. Sounds like a good idea that could help hospitals be more efficient.

20 Ways to Communicate Effectively With Your Team

http://smallbiztrends.com/2013/11/ways-to-communicate-effectively-in-the-workplace.html


Out of all the articles and blog sites I've visited this semester, this article has to be the best one, when it comes to finding better ways to communicate in the workplace. It gives 20 examples of how someone can effectively communicate better in the workplace. Number 20 is my favorite that the author lists, it's being appreciative. Taking the time to tell people thank you for listening to you shows a sign of respect. Remember, no one has to listen to you.

What Are the Benefits of Effective Communication in the Workplace?

http://smallbusiness.chron.com/benefits-effective-communication-workplace-20198.html

This article about the benefits of effective communication in the workplace, gives 4 examples of how coworkers can have better work relationships. I think the 2 that speak the loudest when effective communication is at its best is work morale and team building. When the communication process is great, people are happy and this can certainly improve team building.

10 Tips for Effective Workplace Communication

http://money.howstuffworks.com/business/starting-a-job/10-tips-for-effective-workplace-communication.htm#page=3

There are 10 tips in this article about communicating better in the workplace and the one tip I really connected with was about respect. Respecting each other in the workplace is most certainly a very important issue and this can help communication barriers, especially when there are cultural differences. Since the digital age is linking coworkers across the globe, keeping in mind of other peoples cultures can reduce conflicts. People should always be respectful in the workplace at all times, especially even if you are only linked through the internet.

Communication breakdown

http://www.heraldscotland.com/comment/columnists/communication-breakdown.25791661

I think this article is so true, in the digital age people are constantly texting and emailing. Not enough time is spent actually talking to people by phone or face to face. You can learn a lot by the way people interact with their facial expressions and the sound of their voice. For example, if I were to say, "I love you," by text or email it would be pleasant, but saying it face to face and actually hearing and seeing my facial expressions and voice, it would certainly sound more sincere.

Communication Tips for Global Virtual Teams

https://hbr.org/2014/10/communication-tips-for-global-virtual-teams/

I think in this digital age today, it is remarkable how people can be scattered throughout the world and still be a team. That is exactly what this article is about, design teams in New York, San Francisco, Turkmenistan, and the Ukraine work around the clock to get projects done. Each team wakes up to an email for a piece of the project to be done and then does the work and then sends it to the next team across the globe. This way a project can be worked on 24 hours a day without teams getting tired and burned out. Amazing!

Communication Studies Rise to Relevance

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jason-schmitt/communication-studies-ris_b_6025038.html

It does seem that in the rise of the digital age more and more careers will be available for individuals with communication degrees. With social networking sites and the digital economy finding the right people to effectively communicate in the business world are very important.

The New Era of Communication Among Americans

http://www.gallup.com/poll/179288/new-era-communication-americans.aspx

This blog I found seems interesting, it discusses the ways Americans communicate with each other in todays society. It gives demographics and some of the ones it shows are methods of communication and age groups for communication. I'm not surprised that texting is the highest method and that ages 18 to 29 text the most. The one thing I'm curious about though, is if the age group will get younger in the next decade. I have nephews that have had their own phones since they were 12!

How To Discover Your Individual Communication Style

http://www.fastcompany.com/3037322/how-to-discover-your-individual-communication-style

This is a neat article I found, about finding the best possible way for you to receive and communicate with others. The author lists 7 ways people learn from communication, but I don't think people only use 1 method directly, instead they can use multiple ways of learning and communicating. I for example, feel that I learn best through auditory and kinesthetic.

7 Communication Skills Every Entrepreneur Must Master

http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/239446


I think that the biggest part of this article that I took in was when the author said in one of the steps, "Know your why?" Most people focus on what to say and how to say it, but it’s more important to know why you’re communicating. If your focused on what the point of the conversation is, what your writing, or what your presenting, then this will reduce the amount of errors that can take place.

Seven Ways Business Schools Could Better Teach Communication

http://blogs.wsj.com/experts/2014/10/20/seven-ways-business-schools-could-better-teach-communication/


I am really glad I found this article from the Wall Street Journal about ways communication can be taught better by being in a business school, rather than just obtaining these skills in the work force. I immediately thought of Texas State University when I was reading this. I do agree with the author about how being in a business school prior to work experience can help with formal presentations, business writing, and group working, but I think these are just the building blocks. I think it's only through repetition and exercise in a career path you've chosen that can actually improve these skills. School can't teach you everything about how you perform at your job.

Simplifying Communication With Field Reps

http://www.business2community.com/communications/simplifying-communication-field-reps-01060494


Communication plays an important part in the work force. When managers and representatives are having to communicate with their workers, time and money are very valuable and don't need to be wasted. What the author in this article does is give 2 examples of how people can communicate better while at work. Make communication quick and make communication easier are the 2 examples that he gives and it does make sense. Fast and efficient are exactly how communication needs to work, don't waste time and money.

How to get (really) good at business communications

http://www.hartfordbusiness.com/article/20141027/PRINTEDITION/310239946/how-to-get-%28really%29-good-at-business-communications


This piece is from the Hartford Business Journal and I found it very enlightening. The author explains his take on effective business communication by listing 6 of his ideas. I agree with his idea that you have to REWRITE all the time when it comes to business writing or speaking. It's a constant effort to become a better communicator when trying to reach people with your ideas.

Good Communication Skills Will Help You Find Long-Term Success

http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/239330


I really enjoyed this article about communication skills that will help you out in the long run. The part that I really enjoyed the most, was when the author talked about ways that a speaker can improve their communication skills. He says that you can put a dictionary in your bathroom to help you to increase your vocabulary and that enrolling in a speaking class can help you too.

5 Ways To Avoid Danger Through Communication And Change The World

http://www.forbes.com/sites/ericschiffer/2014/10/24/5-ways-to-avoid-danger-through-communication-and-change-the-world/

This article is great I found it in Forbes. Basically if you have ever had problems with public speaking, this article shares some tips to help with the problem. You can also use these tips even if your just communicating with just one person.

Movy Video Messaging App

http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/7289-movy-video-messaging-app.html

This seems like a very interesting concept that could really take off. With Movy, you can send public or private video messages to anyone at anytime. Sometimes people need that face to face interaction, especially when it comes to the business world. Supposedly in the next 5 to 10 years this way of communicating will be the way of the future. I would give Movy a shot.

Strategies To Strengthen Communication Within Your Company

http://www.forbes.com/sites/chuckcohn/2014/10/24/strategies-to-strengthen-communication-within-your-company/

This is a great article that I found on the Forbes website. Basically it gives six strategies on how to effectively communicate with employees within your company. The six strategies the article discusses are video conferencing, group events, recurring meetings, lunch meetings, internal news letter, and open door policy.

Weird Ways of Communicating

http://www.weirdworm.com/10-weird-ways-of-communicating/

These are some of the weird ways people have learned to communicate with one another over the centuries. My favorite one they mentioned is the one about yodeling. I've been to Switzerland and have climbed the Swiss Alps, so I have practiced some yodeling in my time. Although, I was doing it jokingly it was still very cool to hear how far my voice traveled.

Unique Way of Communication and Strange Gestures

http://www.nerdygaga.com/8087/unique-way-of-communication-and-strange-gestures/

Have you ever wondered what other people from outside the United States may think when you give them a thumbs up or an okay sign? Well, I have, you see I'm in the hospitality industry and I tend to talk with my hands a lot when I'm communicating with guests and some of these guests are from other countries. Yeah, these signs don't always mean the same thing in other countries and you could be perceived as being rude when you are not trying to be.

A Simple Weird Communication Device

http://www.instructables.com/id/A-simple-weird-communication-device/

This made me laugh! Ah, the power of imagination that children possess. If you're ever in a crowded noisy room and need to talk to someone that is very close to you, this will help.

 

Poor Communication

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1RY_72O_LQ


This YouTube video shows an example of poor communication going on between a nurse and a patient. Horrible acting, but I think you'll see what's going on in the video.

The Effects of Bad Communication in Business

http://smallbusiness.chron.com/effects-bad-communication-business-2880.html


This article about bad communication in the workplace, explains some of the effects that can happen when miscommunication is present. Some of the effects that can happen with employees and employers are decreased productivity, low morale, and mistakes. However, these things can be remedied if the appropriate actions are taken.

Working with a Sign Language Interpreter: The Dos and Don'ts

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lydia-l-callis/working-with-a-sign-langu_1_b_5909288.html


I think that this article is something that everyone should read. Deaf people have a hard time communicating with people sometimes and to remedy these situations an interpreter might have to join in the communication process. This article just explains the do's and don't for interacting with deaf people and an interpreter.

Toshiba's new robot can speak in sign language

http://www.cnet.com/news/toshibas-new-robot-can-speak-in-sign-language/


Hmm... I don't know about this one. It seems that Toshiba unveiled a new robot that looks human and can communicate through sign language. I don't know whether to say that this is the coolest thing I've ever seen or that this is the creepiest thing ever invented. I'm sure this thing is going to give children nightmares when they grow up.

Four Steps For Building A Culture Of Open Communication

http://www.forbes.com/sites/theyec/2014/10/03/4-steps-for-building-a-culture-of-open-communication/


This article from Forbes talks about four steps to build better communication at work. 1. Institute a transparent workplace. 2. Get rid of us versus them attitudes. 3. Make your OKR's public. 4. Ask specific questions. These steps seem like a good way to have and maintain a better workplace. 

How Communication Will Evolve Through Digital Touch

http://time.com/3474855/touch-communication/


This article in Time Magazine was very interesting about how communication has evolved over the years. First there was verbal and physical gestures, then there was writing, the phone was introduced, the television, the computer, and now the digital touch. It seems that Apple's new iWatch is going to help to propel this new revolution of digital touch. Instead of having a smart phone that you keep in your pocket, you can actually where this smart watch to communicate with.

Are Emojicons Ruining Your Communication Skills

http://www.independent.ie/life/are-emojicons-ruining-your-communication-skills-30556267.html


This article made me laugh, but I definitely agreed with it 100%. Having :0 and :) in texts is really taking over the communication barriers between people, but with these emojicons it's taking it to a whole new level of communication, with pictures of various smiley faces and other emotional faces. Too funny!No more written communication or verbal communication, just emojicons!

Basic Communication Skills Lacking In High School Education

http://badgerherald.com/oped/2014/09/18/basic-communication-skills-lacking-in-high-school-education/#.VCrW0k3wuUk


I really liked this article because I think it is so true about the lack of communication skills being taught in high school. The part that really got me, was the part where she talks about not being able to write in cursive on exams and that cursive writing is no longer being taught any more in high school. My nephew just started high school this year in Georgetown, TX and he doesn't know how to write in cursive either. I guess we've all traded in our physical writing skills for a keyboard.

Essential Communication Skills To Catapult your Career

http://blogs.hbr.org/2014/09/5-essential-communications-skills-to-catapult-your-career/


This is a blog from the Harvard Business Review. Kristi Hedges teaches up and coming executives five must-have communication skills. Some of the skills she teaches are creating an intentional presence, delivering executive briefings, and giving and receiving direct feedback. I thought it was really informative.

Effective communication tips operating business across time zones

http://thenextweb.com/entrepreneur/2014/09/12/effective-communication-tips-operating-business-across-time-zones/

Alright, for anyone who is attempting to have a global conquest for conquering the world with their next business idea, then you should read this article. First of all, I loved the short movie clip of Jack Nicholson from the Shinning! Two thumbs up for sure, really a great read and very helpful for ideas about trying to communicate globally.

How to improve communication a small business environment

http://www.examiner.com/article/how-to-improve-communication-a-small-business-environment

I liked reading this article because one day I would like to open my own business. Communication is so important when your running your own business because your constantly having to communicate with your employees and customers. This article just gives some helpful tips on how to effectively communicate with people in your business. 

All in the family: Tips on managing a family business

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/business/09/21/14/all-family-tips-managing-family-business

This article is about ways people can help manage their family business, if only family members work for the business. I really enjoyed this story because I can relate to it because my family owns and operates an insurance agency. The most valuable key to managing a family owned business is communication. I hope you enjoy the article as much as I did.

Mobile Marketing Tools Will Help Boost Business

http://www.business2community.com/marketing/mobile-marketing-tools-will-help-boost-business-01001727

With society advancing in a new digital world, the mobile smart phone has become a necessity. It is the fastest way of communication in the business world and now marketing is taking the mobile industry by storm. This was a really informative article about the mobile phone industry and I think you would enjoy it.

7 Internet Marketing Tools That Every Small Business Needs

http://www.business2community.com/small-business/7-internet-marketing-tools-every-small-business-needs-01002139

This was a great read and very interesting. If you have a desire to open a business, you should take a look at this article. The way businesses thrive today is through communication and marketing. So what's a better way to communicate with your customers in a fast paced world?  The internet.

Deceptive Marketing

http://www.business2community.com/marketing/can-please-tell-truth-marketing-communications-0966030#!bOzbsZ

This is an interesting read about how marketers use certain deceptive tricks to lure consumers in to buying their products. It's always very important to read the fine print, before accepting any offer. Some of the techniques they will use involve having time sensitive documents that need to be replied to, an offer expires, or that an offer is official business. Great read, check it out.