Knowing the 7 C’s of Communication

Work. Email. Call. Report. Repeat. The to-do list under each is rather comprehensive and goes on. In fact, we end up spending virtually our entire day communicating. So, how do we make sure that every minute of it is productive?

This is where the seven Cs of communication steps. And just for you, it’s complete with a checklist to ensure that any meeting, emails, or MultiCalls you provide are well constructed and clear – so your audience gets your message.

Clear

In cases like the present day and age’s WFH scenario, the assumption that people can “read between the lines” in what you’re saying not only results in miscommunication, but can potentially compromise on the productivity of organizations. Information and actions required, must be clear so the reader has the information they need to take action.

Be clear about your goal or message.

Know your purpose in communicating with these people.

Make sure it’s easy for anyone to understand what exactly you’re meaning.

Concise

By being concise in your communication, we mean that you should stick to the point and keep it brief. If what you express in two minutes can be done in one, keep it in one.