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.