Good communication is about setting up the stage so that we can communicate well. There are many instances in which we can speak to others spontaneously, with little or no preparation and see where the conversation takes us. Although it is important (and healthy) for us to be able to communicate in this way, communication is so much more than this.

We need to take into consideration who we are speaking to, how they see us, how we see them, the life role they and we are playing (are you speaking to your father, your peer or your daughter?) as well as what we actually want to say.

If we are good communicators, we have the ability to weigh up all of these aspects in a heartbeat and adjust our communication style appropriately. If communication is one of the life skills we need to work on, however, we may be aware of the above-mentioned considerations but may feel powerless to influence them. Our ability to communicate effectively therefore becomes hindered.

In order to improve our communication skills, therefore we must look at some of the ways in which we can take control of how we get our message across.

Being able to communicate with others accurately and effectively is one of the most important areas of our lives. When we are unable to get our point across successfully, we become frustrated at the very least and at the very worst it could lead to devastating consequences.

Elements of Communication in personal development 

This communication workshop will focus on the elements of communication that need to be in place for communication to be effective. It will also cover the different types of communication, how they complement each other and how each 'speaks' to the world in its own right.

In order for your communication to be effective you need to know what you want to get out of the message you are communicating. Do you want to request something of someone? Are you passing a comment? Do you want to set up a working (or other) relationship with someone? Or is what you are saying just idle banter in order to make someone smile?

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