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As I receive my training in Chemistry, I realised that there are many other essential skills which my course cannot fulfil and one of it is communication. The last time I had an interview, it was pretty much a disaster. So, when I find myself lacking in these areas, I decided to take up this module. I think that effective communication is an important life skill for reasons which I will explain.
Firstly, I believe that effective communication will enable me to portray a professional image which is important in earning the trust and recognition at work. Professionalism is important as I believe that it is one of the key qualities which will leave employers a good impression. It is crucial at the workplace as it affects whether my future superior and co-workers can trust me at a task or my leadership. Hence, apart from having the ability, effective communication skills to convey my ideas are also absolutely essential to me.
Secondly, I believe that effective communication skills minimises problems arising from misunderstandings. Be it at a workplace or social setting, ineffective or lack of communication is often the root of arguments or conflicts. These conflicts and arguments are detrimental to relationships and a waste of time of effort in resolving them at work. Very often, I find people misinterpreting my point or completely missing it and I suspect that this is due to my inability to put my message across properly. Through this course, I hope that I will pick up skills which will help me organise my thoughts and ideas, learn how to put them across clearly and transform myself into an effective communicator!
Before we reach the age where are able to read each other’s mind through implanted microchips (which I suppose won’t be any time soon), let’s learn how to convey our thoughts and ideas effectively and save time guessing what each other is saying or explaining, “That’s not what I meant!”.
